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Humanoid robot breaks half-marathon record

A humanoid robot has broken the human world record for a half-marathon, finishing faster than the winner of the Beijing Marathon.

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Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 14:15 UTC
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A humanoid robot has broken the human world record for a half-marathon, finishing faster than the winner of the Beijing Marathon. The achievement occurred during a major public demonstration of robotics technology in Beijing, which featured over 300 robots and 70 teams. The event highlights the rapid advancement of humanoid robotics and their potential to surpass human physical performance in specific, structured tasks.
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