{"id":122727,"date":"2025-04-20T10:43:24","date_gmt":"2025-04-20T07:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/?p=122727"},"modified":"2025-04-20T10:43:28","modified_gmt":"2025-04-20T07:43:28","slug":"china-hosts-worlds-first-humanoid-robot-race-alongside-human-participants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/news\/world\/asia\/china\/122727-china-hosts-worlds-first-humanoid-robot-race-alongside-human-participants\/","title":{"rendered":"China Hosts World\u2019s First Humanoid Robot Race Alongside Human Participants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>China held the world\u2019s first humanoid robot race alongside human runners on Saturday, Anadolu Agency reported. The event featured nearly 20 robotic companies. The Chinese-made Tien Kung Ultra robot won the half-marathon, completing the 21-kilometer course in just under 2 hours and 40 minutes without visible fatigue, according to state media Global Times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For safety, humans and robots were separated by barriers, and the robots\u2019 timing was not directly compared to human runners. The humanoid robots started the race individually at one-minute intervals after a gunshot signal. Support stations along the route allowed teams to perform maintenance, such as battery replacements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some robots featured advanced designs, including hot-swappable battery systems to ensure continuous operation during the long-distance race. Others wore protective footwear or abrasion-resistant attachments to endure the course. The event marks a significant milestone in robotics, showcasing advancements in endurance and design for humanoid robots in competitive settings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>China held the world\u2019s first humanoid robot race alongside human runners on Saturday, Anadolu Agency reported. The event featured nearly 20 robotic companies. The Chinese-made Tien Kung Ultra robot won the half-marathon, completing the 21-kilometer course in just under 2 hours and 40 minutes without visible fatigue, according to state media Global Times. 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