Honor Robot Beats Human Half-Marathon Record by 10+ Minutes in Beijing Race
A robot made by Honor smartphone company ran a half-marathon in Beijing in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the human world record held by Jacob Kiplimo by more than 10 minutes. Several other humanoid robots also finished ahead of human runners in the race.
Dozens of humanoid robots raced against humans in Beijing's half-marathon, with several machines crushing human performance records. The winning robot, built by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, completed the 13-mile course in 50 minutes and 26 seconds.
That time beat the current human world record set by Jacob Kiplimo in Lisbon last month by several minutes. Multiple other robots also finished more than 10 minutes faster than the human winners in Beijing.
The race took place in Beijing's Economic-Technological Development Area, also called Beijing E-Town. The robots demonstrated advanced running abilities and navigation skills, moving independently without human control during the race.
This event shows how rapidly Chinese companies are advancing humanoid robot technology. The robots' athletic performance suggests major improvements in balance, coordination, and endurance compared to earlier models that could barely walk.
This marks a major leap in robot technology, showing machines can now outperform elite human athletes in endurance sports. It signals how quickly robots are advancing in physical tasks that could reshape athletics and many jobs requiring stamina and coordination.
Watch for more robot vs human competitions and potential impacts on professional athletics rules and records.
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