World’s First Robot Half-Marathon Sees Humanoid Racers Stumble, Baffle Onlookers in Beijing

The world’s first robot half-marathon in Beijing delivered a spectacle of shuffling circuits and comedic wipeouts, with humanoid robots attempting—often failing—to mimic a natural gait. As robots stumbled, spectators realized humanity’s marathon records remain safe, at least until next year’s mechanical mayhem. Search 'robot half-marathon Beijing' for your daily dose of AI athleticism.