The first human-robot half marathon race in the world was held in Beijing, where the robot "Tiangong Ultra" crossed the finish line in just over two hours and 40 minutes.
Despite being given the maximum possible energy, "Tiangong Ultra" lagged far behind the fastest human in the race, who crossed the line in approximately one hour and 11 seconds.
Around 20 bipedal robots joined more than 10,000 humans in the 21-kilometer race. Barriers separated the robot racecourse from the human competitors.
Engineers were allowed to make adjustments to their advanced technology devices along the way, with special assistance stations designated for the robots. Instead of water and snacks, the stations offered batteries and technical tools for the robots.
The race served as an artistic display, and none of the robots had a real chance of winning.
Despite being given the maximum possible energy, "Tiangong Ultra" lagged far behind the fastest human in the race, who crossed the line in approximately one hour and 11 seconds.
Around 20 bipedal robots joined more than 10,000 humans in the 21-kilometer race. Barriers separated the robot racecourse from the human competitors.
Engineers were allowed to make adjustments to their advanced technology devices along the way, with special assistance stations designated for the robots. Instead of water and snacks, the stations offered batteries and technical tools for the robots.
The race served as an artistic display, and none of the robots had a real chance of winning.
