"Shandian completed the 21-kilometer course in Beijing's Yizhuang district with a time of 50:26, while Lightning achieved a time of 48:19, both faster than the human record."
"The course included more than 10 types of terrain, including flat roads, slopes, curves and narrow sections, to test the robots' capabilities."
"Beijing E-Town said about 40% of the robots navigated the course autonomously, while the others were remotely controlled."
"China is seeking to become the global leader in the robotics industry and has put in place subsidies and infrastructure projects to boost local firms."
Shandian, a humanoid robot, won a half-marathon in Beijing, completing the 21-kilometer course in 50:26. A remote-controlled robot, Lightning, finished first in time but was disqualified under scoring rules. Both robots surpassed the human record of 57:20 set by Jacob Kiplimo. The race featured various terrains to test robot capabilities, with 40% navigating autonomously. China aims to lead in robotics, supported by subsidies and infrastructure projects.
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