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Humanoid robot runs a half-marathon race faster than the human world record

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The bipedal humanoid, developed by smartphone maker Honor, blazed through the 13-mile race in just 50 minutes and 26 seconds, surpassing the human world record for a half-marathon.

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**Summary:** A Chinese humanoid robot successfully ran a half-marathon race faster than any human has ever done before, breaking the human world record by 26 seconds. **Why It Matters:** This event highlights advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence, demonstrating that robots can perform tasks previously only possible for humans. It also underscores

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Apr 19 01:34 PM
Robot runners beat humans in Beijing half-marathon - DW.com
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Apr 19 01:54 PM
Robot runs half-marathon faster than human world record
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Apr 19 02:14 PM
Chinese robot breaks human world record in Beijing half-marathon - Fox News
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