Chinese humanoid robots outperform humans in Beijing half-marathon

The Hindu reported that dozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots, including Honor's Lightning model, completed a 21.1 km half-marathon in Beijing on April 19, finishing in 50 minutes and 26 seconds — faster than the current human world record. Over 100 robots from 26 brands participated in a dedicated race, demonstrating autonomous navigation and athletic performance powered by AI and sensors. The event marks a measurable advance in real-world deployment of embodied AI systems by Chinese developers.