MAN VERSUS MACHINE AS CHINA SHOWS OFF HUMANOID ROBOTS IN HALF-MARATHON

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A half-marathon featuring 21 Chinese humanoid robot models was held in Beijing on Saturday. The 13-mile race was a chance for the country to show off the latest state of its humanoids. China wants to be a world leader in humanoid robots by 2027 - its authorities have lavished support such as subsidies, talent bonuses, and tax breaks on robotics companies. The first robot finished the race after two hours, 40 minutes, and 42 seconds - the human champion completed the race in one hour, two minutes, and 36 seconds.