Current Affairs - Technology - Discussion

China hosted a groundbreaking event where humanoid robots raced alongside human participants in the Yizhuang half-marathon held in Beijing. A total of 21 robots from companies such as DroidUP and Noetix Robotics took part in the 21 km race. One of the standout performances came from a robot named Tiangong Ultra, which completed the marathon in 2 hours and 40 minutes. While the robots couldn’t match the human winner’s time of 1 hour and 2 minutes, the event showcased China's strides in robotics and artificial intelligence, highlighting the integration of technology into public and sporting events.