In a first-of-its-kind half-marathon held in Beijing, 21 humanoid robots joined thousands of human runners in a public demo of China’s ambitions in robotics, reports The Wall Street Journal. Is this ...

One company boasted that its robot looked almost human, with feminine features and the ability to wink and smile. Some firms tested their robots for weeks before the race. Beijing officials have ...

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Guwahati: China hosted its first-ever human versus robot half-marathon on Saturday, with 21 humanoid robots racing alongside thousands of human runners in the Yizhuang Half-Marathon held in Beijing.

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THE first-ever robot and human marathon race saw both species fall over and a female bot that could WINK at fans. The historic competitive race between man and bot saw 21 humanoid robots race ...

If the idea of robots taking on humans in a road race conjures dystopian images of android athletic supremacy, then fear not, for now at least. More than 20 two-legged robots competed in the world ...

It's an effort with significant implications for the nation's warfighters and first responders, particularly in complex or challenging off-road environments. "Robots with strong, human-like perception ...

Around 21 humanoid robots officially competed alongside human marathoners in a 13-mile (21 km) endurance race in Beijing on Saturday, April 19th. According to reports, this is the first time such ...