#humanoid

2025-05-02

🤖Robots run a half Marathon.

Beijing’s E-Town tech hub hosted what it described as the first world’s first humanoid half-marathon, with 21 humanoid robots competing alongside thousands of humans. The human rules [as you’d expect], but the robots did need a few concessions, such as battery swap stops.

bloomberg.com/news/articles/20

#humanoid #marathon #robotics #sport #engineer #media #science #tech #news

[ImageSource: X-Humanoid]

China played host to what, presumably, was the world’s first robot and human half-marathon. You can check out the action and the Tiangong Ultra robot that won in the video below. The event took place in Beijing and spanned 21.1 km. There was, however, a barrier between lanes for humans and machines.

<https://youtu.be/BYmCxYTbg50>

The human rules were the same as you’d expect, but the robots did need a few concessions, such as battery swap stops. The winning bot crossed the finish line in just over 160 minutes. However, there were awards for endurance, gait design and design innovation.

Of the 21 robots that started, only six made the finish line. I don’t know how many of the 12,000 humans finished, but I are pretty sure it was more than six, so I don’t think runners have to worry about robot overlords yet.

X-Humanoid’s Chief Technology Officer Tang Jiang told Reuters, “I don’t want to boast but I think no other robotics firms in the West have matched Tiangong’s sporting achievements.”

<https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-pits-humanoid-robots-against-humans-half-marathon-2025-04-19/>
Carol (NightDragon07)NightDragon07
2025-05-01
⛈️Dawner, comms open!thedawner.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy
2025-05-01

Humanized Hopper quick drawing. A Bug’s Life fanart. #art #humanoid #digitalart #procreate #abugslife

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Robot TalkRobotTalkPod
2025-05-01

Don't miss Robot Talk live at the Great Exhibition Road Festival this June, where I'll be chatting to three expert panelists all about humanoid - why we're fascinated by them and what roles they could play in our future society. eventbrite.co.uk/e/why-are-we-

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2025-04-28

🦁📨 LöwenPost 2025/13 - Sino Kolumne: Anwendungsszenarien für neue Technologien ~ Humanoide Roboter ~ Essenslieferungen   
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⛈️Dawner, comms open!thedawner.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy
2025-04-27

Thrax x Ozzy piece. Osmosis Jones fanart. #art #humanoid #digitalart #procreate #osmosisjones

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2025-04-23

Join @ishotjr and a panel of special guests as we explore the world of humanoid ! We show you how to use and to build from heads to four-legged friends! Register now for our Thursday, May 15th V93 ! 🥳

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Mr Tech Kingmrtechking
2025-04-22

Humanoid robots took on a Beijing half marathon. It was slow and awkward, with pit stops for batteries not snacks, but one bot finished showing robotics progress despite tumbles and overheating. A fun glimpse of the future.

Awkward Robots Stumble Through Beijing Half Marathon Race
2025-04-21

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2025-04-21

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2025-04-20

Wann hast Du bei uns den ersten #Roboter gesehen?

…wenn Roboter im #Sport mitmachen… #China #Marathon #Humanoid

youtu.be/BYmCxYTbg50?si=psgFRA

So werden “spielerisch” die Herausforderungen wie Leistung, Energiebedarf, Verschleiß, Umwelteinflüsse, Wirkung auf Menschen etc. getestet.

2025-04-19

The #humanoid #robotics race is heating up! 🤖 @Figure_robot is teaming up with @BMW, @agilityrobotics is testing with @amazon, & @Apptronik is collaborating with @nasa #AI iotworldtoday.com/robotics/mic

Mr Tech Kingmrtechking
2025-04-19

Beijing race tested humanoid robots in a half marathon. Only 6 of 21 finished, plagued by falls & overheating. Hardware is improving, but they cant keep pace with humans yet. Reality check for robotics.

Humanoid Robots Stumble, Fall in Beijing Marathon Challenge.
Spaceflight 🚀spaceflight@spacey.space
2025-04-19

Many core components of #humanoid robots 🤖 – including exteriors, actuators, joints and ball screws – are sourced heavily from suppliers in #China 🇨🇳 scmp.com/economy/global-econom

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