China to host world's first half marathon for humanoid robots in Beijing

China's first heterogenous humanoid robot training facility set to put into use

China's first heterogeneous humanoid robot training facility, where humanoid robots in a variety of types are trained for their wide applications in different daily life and workplace scenarios, will be officially begin operation in July, expected to enable large-scale data sharing and utilization of heterogeneous humanoid robots, empowering the entire industry.

For the first time, humanoid robots will also participate in the competition. The event is a test to evaluate droids' abilities in real and complex situations. China has long been expanding the robotics sector to overtake the United States in the technological race and face demographic challenges.

China to host world's first half marathon for humanoid robots in Beijing

The world's first half marathon to include humanoid robots is set to take place in south Beijing's "E-town," or the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, on April 13. The event will feature humanoid robots and human runners starting simultaneously on the same 21.0975-kilometer course, with separate lanes designated for robots to ensure safety.In anticipation of the race, six registered robot teams conducted their first on-site road te…

Watch A New US Humanoid Robot Flexing It's Parkour Power With A Fan In The Abdomen Twist

California-based Westwood Robotics has introduced its newest humanoid robot, THEMIS V2, a life-sized machine designed to mimic human movement with unprecedented agility. THEMIS V2 stands 5 feet 3 inches tall and boasts an impressive 40 degrees of freedom, which allows it to move like a human. The most significant upgrades are found in its arms […] The post Watch A New US Humanoid Robot Flexing It’s Parkour Power With A Fan In The Abdomen Twist a…

A Chinese company announces the first boxing match between two humanoid robots. The event will be broadcast live. (Robot, Motion Capture)

China to Host World’s First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing

The world’s first half marathon featuring humanoid robots will take place on April 13 in Beijing’s Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as E-town.