Half Marathon, robot and humans

Beijing to host historic marathon event to be attended by human and robot runners in April
Beijing Yizhuang Half Marathon began on November 10, 2024. The "Tiangong" robot, serving as a "closing rabbit" (a pacer who encourages and motivates runners to keep going), crossed the finish line alongside participants.
China set to host world's first human-robot marathon with 12,000 humans racing alongside robots
China is gearing up for a historic event in April, as it hosts the world’s first marathon featuring both human and robot runners. The half-marathon, scheduled for the Daxing district of Beijing, will see 12,
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 to Pit 12,000 Humans Against Robots in World's First AI Marathon Race
Beijing's half-marathon will see humans racing alongside humanoid robots as China pushes to dominate global robotics.
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.
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.
China to witness humans and robots race together in unique marathon event
China's humanoid robot half-marathon in April 2025 highlights AI advancements and addresses its ageing population's challenges.
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 to host world’s first human-robot marathon as robotics drives national goals
Dozens of humanoid robots expected to join April half-marathon in Beijing, their first such appearance in a full session.
World’s first humans v robots MARATHON announced with bi-pedal bots from 20 tech firms pitted against 12k living runners
CHINA is set to host the world’s first man vs robot half-marathon between two-legged robots and 12,000 human runners. Dozens ...
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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 ...