China pits humanoid robots against humans in half-marathon for first time

Picture this: thousands of sweaty humans pounding the pavement in Beijing, only to be overtaken by a gang of winking, smiling humanoid robots—some rocking boxing gloves and headbands! The Yizhuang half-marathon just turned into a sci-fi showdown, with Tiangong Ultra strutting its long legs to victory in 2 hours and 40 minutes. While some robots tripped at the start or crashed into railings, they still stole the show, proving that in the race of life, it’s not just about speed—it’s about style.