China Announces World's 1st Human-Robot Marathon

Robots vs. humans half-marathon to be hosted in China
In Beijing, 12,000 runners are gearing up for a half-marathon, as many have before. The only difference this time is that their main competitors will be machines, rather than humans, a news outlet reports . The race, set for April, will see humanoid robots from more than 20 companies completing the full 21.1K race for the first time.
China Announces World's First Human-Robot Marathon
China announces world's first human-robot marathon with 12,000 runners competing against humanoid robots in historic Beijing race this April.
Human vs: humanoid: Half-marathon pits robots against 12,000 joggers
According to a press release from China’s Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, more than 12,000 human runners will square off against dozens of bipedal, humanoid robots from more than 20 companies in a 13-mile course.
China set to host world's first human-robot marathon with 12,000 humans racing alongside robots
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Humanoid robots take part in half-marathon together with humans
Humanoid robots are to run together with humans in a half-marathon in Beijing. The distance is a stumbling block for the robots.
World's First Human-Robot Marathon Set To Take Place In Beijing
The initiative comes at a time when China is facing demographic challenges, including an ageing population and a shrinking workforce.
Humans Vs. Robots: 12,000 Humans To Compete Alongside Robots In China Marathon
Around 12,000 human athletes are expected to run alongside their robotic counterparts, the South China Morning Post reports. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in both categories. The Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area says the race will feature robots developed by more than 20 companies.
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Humans vs. humanoids: China plans world’s first race pitting man against robots
China plans to host a groundbreaking race like no other — a "world's first" half-marathon where humans will go head-to-head with their own creation: humanoid robots. The South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that the marathon is scheduled for April in Daxing district, Beijing.
China: 12,000 humans and robots set to compete in thrilling 21 km marathon
In China's Beijing, a unique human-robot marathon will take place with 12,000 participants racing alongside humanoid robots. This 21km event will feature entries from over 20 companies.
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