China plans world’s 1st race pitting man against robots

Watch: World’s first human-like walking humanoid robot takes a stroll in China
The SE01 humanoid robot, which previously made headlines for achieving one of the most human-like gaits, has again captured global attention. Chinese robotics firm EngineAI has posted a new video showing the skilled humanoid casually strolling alongside humans outside the company’s Shenzhen office.
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’s newest humanoid robot is ready to serve like never before
Chinese startup Pudu Robotics has unveiled its latest creation, the D9 humanoid robot, designed to revolutionize the way we work and interact with machines. Standing at an impressive 5.57 feet tall, this bipedal machine is not just another robot — it’s a versatile assistant ready to tackle a wide range of tasks in various settings.
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.
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,
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.
Humanoid Robots: Friends, Not Just Workers?
For $175,000 you too can have a hyper-realistic full-body humanoid robot as personal companion coupled with "Companionship AI" and — to come — a controller app ...
Nvidia Stock Is Poised to Be a Big Winner From Humanoid Robots, Which Are Coming Faster Than Many People Probably Realize
Morgan Stanley is also very bullish on the growth prospects for humanoid robots. The investment banking firm forecasts that ...
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Speed: Humanoid and quadruped robots are getting a lot faster
Two new videos from Chinese companies make it clear: it'll soon be no use trying to run from robots. Rapid upgrades in speed ...
Photos: Humanoid robot girlfriend Aria created for companionship, costs $175K
Aria, a robot designed for companionship, captivated visitors at CES 2025 with its lifelike facial expressions and ...
Humanoid robot learns to Waltz with the grace of … a robot
Researchers from the University of California, San Diego have designed an AI-enabled robot that can perform a Waltz simply by mirroring the moves of its human partner. As far as we can tell, the robot ...
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Eliza AI robot designed as real girl to offer human-like companionship, share feelings
Eliza evolves into a lifelike AI robot, offering emotional intelligence, human-like companionship, and interactive engagement ...
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Humanoid robot learns to waltz by mirroring people's movements
An AI trained on motion capture recordings can help robots smoothly imitate human actions, such as dancing, walking and throwing punches ...
Intelligent, autonomous humanoid robots are on the horizon
Whether for domestic or industrial applications, this robot aims to improve quality of life. It can be described as a ...