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Beijing’s Humanoid Robot Marathon

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Humanoid robot breaks half-marathon record
Humanoid robot 'Lightning' broke a half-marathon world record in Beijing, finishing 13 miles faster than any human. Kurt 'CyberGuy' Knutsson discusses this AI leap and Tesla's Optimus, raising urgent questions about robot control and future safety.

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These robots can figure out how to do a task after watching humans do it
MSN · 1d
Humanoids vs. humans: Just how strong are humanoid robots really?
 · 21h
After running and dancing, Chinese robot firms target household chores
Chinese robots can run and dance but chores still challenging

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 · 16h
We Are Under-Investing In Robotics ... 90% Of Humanoid Robots Are Made In China
 · 16h
Robot Easily Beats Human Record at Beijing Half Marathon
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A Humanoid Robot Set a Half-Marathon Record in China
The star performer was a robot developed by the Chinese company Honor (the smartphone maker ), which finished the 13.1-mile race in 50 minutes, 26 seconds.

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Chinese Humanoid Robot ‘Lightning’ Outruns Humans, Sets New World Record
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A race in Beijing just showcased how fast a robot can run
Fox News
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Robots learn 1,000 tasks in one day from a single demo

Most robot headlines follow a familiar script: a machine masters one narrow trick in a controlled lab, then comes the bold promise that everything is about to change. I usually tune those stories out. We have heard about robots taking over since science ...
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Robots can’t replace guide dogs

While real dogs still have a major leg up over robots, the machines are catching up. Popular Science previously highlighted a company called Glide that sells a vacuum cleaner shaped mobility aid that uses AI and passive kinetic guidance to help people with impaired vision navigate.
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Visitors dance, interact with robots at Science Centre’s RoboFest 2026

Visitors can interact with newly unveiled robots that will be deployed across the centre's galleries. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Spiceworks on MSN
1d

Humanoid robots: Coming soon, to an office near you?

Robots that look and move like people are no longer only the domain of science fiction movies like Ex Machina or The Wild Robot. By 2026, several robotics manufacturers had demonstrated very human-like machines — with two arms,
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Winner of half-marathon race for robots finishes with faster time than human record

The winner of a half-marathon race for robots broke the fastest human record. The humanoid named Lightning finished the race in 50 minutes, 26 seconds. (AP Photo)
Phys.org
8mon

Robots team up to explore planetary lava caves

In the not-too-distant future, the search for signs of life on Mars and the moon could see the next generation of robots exploring a new frontier: subsurface lava tubes. These missions could also help us determine the best locations for establishing human ...
Hosted on MSN
1y

Rising Robotics in Africa Promises Innovative Future in Science

In recent years, Africa has become a burgeoning hub for robotics innovation, positioning itself as a critical player in the global technological arena. With advancements in technology and a surge of interest from the younger generation, the continent’s ...
Tech Xplore on MSN
6d

Kinematic intelligence lets three different robots learn the same task safely

In today's manufacturing environments, upgrading a robot fleet often means starting from scratch—not only replacing hardware, but also reprogramming tasks. Even when two robots are built to perform similar jobs,
Purdue University
27d

Robotics Day at Purdue

Purdue University Colleges of Science, Engineering, and Agriculture together with the Purdue Office of Industry Partnerships and Purdue Polytechnic Institute proudly present Robotics Day, a campus-wide celebration of innovation, collaboration, and ...
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