In a groundbreaking event, China hosted the world’s first humanoid robot race, where robots and humans competed side by side. The competition saw Chinese-made Tien Kung Ultra emerge victorious in the half-marathon, completing the 21-kilometer course in an impressive 2 hours and 40 minutes.
The race, which took place on Saturday, featured nearly 20 robotic companies, including notable entrants such as Unitree's G1, Leju Robotics' Kuavo, and NOETIX's N2. The humanoid robots, despite their mechanical nature, completed the course without showing any visible signs of fatigue, marking a significant achievement in the development of robotic endurance.
To ensure safety, robots and human participants were separated by barriers throughout the race, and robots were not subjected to the same timing standards as the human runners. Each humanoid robot started the race at one-minute intervals after a gunshot signal, and several support stations were placed along the route to allow team members to perform maintenance, including battery replacements.
In addition to regular components, many robots were equipped with hot-swappable battery systems, ensuring uninterrupted operation for the duration of the long-distance race. Specialized footwear and abrasion-resistant attachments were also used to help the robots maintain optimal performance on the challenging course.
The successful completion of the race highlights the rapid advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence, paving the way for future competitions and applications in robotics endurance and performance.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has granted a request from the Trump administration to lift protections under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for approximately 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially opening the door to future deportations while litigation continues.
Lithuania has taken legal action against Belarus at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Minsk of organizing irregular migrant crossings and violating international obligations.
Indonesia has raised the alert level to the highest for Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki after it erupted eight times over the weekend, the country’s volcanology agency said.
As South Western Railway becomes the latest operator to be renationalised under Great British Railways (GBR), questions remain about whether these changes will lead to better services or lower fares.
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted a request from the Trump administration to lift protections under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for approximately 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially opening the door to future deportations while litigation continues.
Lithuania has taken legal action against Belarus at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Minsk of organizing irregular migrant crossings and violating international obligations.
Indonesia has raised the alert level to the highest for Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki after it erupted eight times over the weekend, the country’s volcanology agency said.
As South Western Railway becomes the latest operator to be renationalised under Great British Railways (GBR), questions remain about whether these changes will lead to better services or lower fares.
In Malaysia, rivers are under threat from invasive fish species that have spread widely, harming native wildlife and local ecosystems.
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