Some 20 companies, universities, research institutes and robot clubs have already been approached for this project. To qualify for the race, the robots will have to be humanoid in shape and capable of running on two legs. — Photo by Nicolas Thomas on Unsplash
Soon, humanoid robots will be competing against human runners in a half marathon in Beijing. The aim is to test these robots' endurance and performance among a group of more or less seasoned athletes.
In April 2025, the Chinese capital will host the world's very first half marathon open to humanoid robots. They will compete against human athletes in a unique event. The event is expected to attract a total of some 12,000 runners and a handful of robots to the Daxing district.
