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American Focus > Blog > Politics > China Showcases Humanoid Runners in Beijing Marathon — But U.S. Tech Dominance is Still Clear (VIDEO) |
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China Showcases Humanoid Runners in Beijing Marathon — But U.S. Tech Dominance is Still Clear (VIDEO) |

Last updated: April 20, 2025 1:05 pm
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Beijing half-marathon

Beijing’s Humanoid Half-Marathon: A Race Between Man and Machine

This past Saturday, the tech-savvy district of Yizhuang in Beijing played host to a spectacle that was equal parts innovative and, dare I say, tragically comical: the world’s first humanoid half-marathon. More than 20 bipedal robots took to the course, though they quickly proved that while they might be cutting-edge in design, they are still light-years away from matching human endurance over the demanding 21-kilometer stretch.

The event attracted teams from various Chinese universities and tech firms, all eager to flaunt their advancements in humanoid robotics. This ambitious display is part of the Chinese Communist Party’s broader campaign to bridge the technological divide with the United States, which currently reigns supreme in this high-tech arena.

Robots race against humans in Beijing half-marathon.

The winning robot crossed the finishing line in two hours and 40 minutes, while the men’s winner of the race had a time of one hour and two minutes.https://t.co/xiwHaiOErH pic.twitter.com/SCfXfQiCzr

— Sky News (@SkyNews) April 19, 2025

With a variety of designs and movement styles, the robots staggered, jogged, and at times, unceremoniously toppled over, only to be hoisted back up by event organizers. The leader of the winning team conceded that while human runners still dominate in speed and stamina, their robot exhibited technical capabilities that could rival some of the best in the U.S.

Twenty-one humanoid robots joined thousands of runners at the Yizhuang half-marathon in Beijing, the first time these machines have raced alongside humans over a 13-mile course https://t.co/xG960UMCyu pic.twitter.com/KOg7kwr3qT

— Reuters (@Reuters) April 19, 2025

Tang Jian, the chief technology officer of the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, expressed satisfaction with the performance, stating, “We had set three goals: to win the championship; to have a single robot complete the entire half-marathon; and to finish in under three hours.” Spoiler alert: they achieved two out of three, which, in the world of robotics, is not exactly Olympic-level performance.

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21 humanoid robots ran a half-marathon against humans in Beijing this morning

Best robot time: 2 hours, 40 minutes
Best human time: 1 hour, 2 minutes

The robots in action are a sight to behold:pic.twitter.com/z3gahWXAQi

— Morning Brew ☕️ (@MorningBrew) April 19, 2025

To enhance their robots’ performance, the team collected real-world running data from professional athletes to calibrate their machines’ gait, cadence, and other attributes to mimic human runners. However, the event showcased that the race to develop functional humanoid robots is not just a sprint; it’s a marathon of its own, one that could yield significant economic and technological advantages for the victor.

In a world where videos of Chinese humanoid robots performing impressive stunts—think bicycles and backflips—go viral, it’s clear that state media is eager to promote these milestones as markers of national technological prowess.

Wow, China has almost perfected 4 legged robots.

Deep Robotics, a Hangzhou-based startup, just started commercial sales of the X30 robot dog:pic.twitter.com/CHaQ4PMulD

— Rowan Cheung (@rowancheung) November 13, 2024

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