China’s humanoid robot half-marathon puts technology’s limits on public display

China’s humanoid robot half-marathon puts technology’s limits on public display

The world’s first half-marathon with humanoid robot participants in Beijing has offered a striking glimpse into the progress and challenges of the country’s robotics industry, as only six out of the 21 robotic runners completed the competition. The 21km race, held in the Yizhuang district of China’s capital city, featured robots running alongside human runners…

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China’s humanoid robot half marathon winner wants to be ‘Android’ of robotics

China’s humanoid robot half marathon winner wants to be ‘Android’ of robotics

With its win in China’s first half marathon for humanoid robots, the state-backed Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre has entered the national spotlight as it aims to become something akin to Google’s Android operating system for artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled machines. The centre, also known as X-Humanoid, operates the Tien Kung Ultra robot, which secured first…

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