Beijing half-marathon sees humanoid robots outrun humans, signaling rapid AI progress

Dozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots competed in Beijing’s 21-km half-marathon, with several self-navigating entrants finishing faster than human winners; the Honor-built robot won in 50:26, beating the human winner by over 10 minutes and underscoring rapid progress in humanoid robotics, even as experts say AI software and real-world dexterity still limit widespread industrial use.