The Secret to Marathon-Winning Humanoid Robots

On April 19, 2026, the Honor Lightning humanoid robot ran a half-marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the human ...
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Video: US humanoid robot nears human jogging pace in new running demo

The future of factory floors and domestic help just got a lot faster. Recently, Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock dropped a short video on social media, teasing the extraordinary speed and agility of the ...
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How about a humanoid robot as your running partner?

A new video released by California-based tech firm Figure AI shows its humanoid robot out for a run with workers from the firm. The robot’s running style looks steady and natural as it jogs along with ...
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Robots pour cocktails and run marathons, but still can't multitask

BOSTON, United States — They can mix cocktails, run marathons and fold laundry. But humanoid robots are still a long way from ...
Scientific American

A robot ran a half marathon faster than a human. Here’s why folding laundry is still harder

Last Sunday, at the Beijing E-Town Half Marathon, a red humanoid robot of a type named Lightning finished the course in 50 minutes and 26 seconds—faster than the human world record. Its long legs were ...