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Spectators snap pics of a robot gearing up for a half-marathon on an unexpected date, April 17, 2025. The race is slated for Beijing this weekend. Snap: VCG
Turns out, the actual date was the 19th. Here's the lowdown on the humanoid robot half-marathon that went down in the Chinese capital:
The Scoop
- Time and Venue: The event transpired on April 19, 2025, in Beijing.
- Participants: Nearly 10k amateur runners joined the party, teaming up with humanoid robots hailing from close to 20 robotics companies[1].
- Distance: The route was a classic half-marathon stretch of 21.0975 kilometers[1].
Robot Racing Results
- Final Count: Out of 21 robotic contestants, six crossed the finish line[2].
- Winner: X-Humanoid's Tien Kung Ultra robot, a Beijing-owned firm's creation, nabbed the first place title. It towers at 1.8 meters and tips the scales at 52 kilograms, triumphing in a record-smashing 2 hours and 40 minutes[2].
- Runners-up: Noetix Robotics’ N2 came in second, finishing in 3 hours and 37 minutes. It's 1.2 meters tall and weighs 29 kilograms[2]. The third-place spot went to DroidUp’s X02, with a time of 4 hours and 50 minutes[2].
More Bits and Pieces
- Human Contestants: Over 12k people participated alongside the robots, with the human victor managing the race in 1 hour and 2 minutes[2].
- Unforgettable Moment: An unregistered team attempted to enter the competition using a Unitree G2 robot, but it met its match at the starting point, making for an unforgettable part of the event[2].
This event highlighted the intersection of technology and sports, offering priceless insights into the capacity and constraints of humanoid robots in long-distance running.
- In an unprecedented event, a half-marathon took place in Beijing on April 19, 2025, where both amateur human runners and humanoid robots from 20 companies participated.
- The Tien Kung Ultra robot, created by X-Humanoid, a Beijing-based firm, emerged as the winner of the robot race, completing the 21.0975 kilometers in a record-breaking 2 hours and 40 minutes.
- Despite the unregistered attempt to enter the competition by an unexpected team using a Unitree G2 robot, the event showcased the growing potential of humanoid robots in long-distance running, demonstrating the intersection of technology and sports.
