Chinese robot beats human best time in half-marathon
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China’s Hefei metro is testing robot dogs, drones, and humanoids to inspect trains, patrol platforms, and assist passengers during busy travel periods.
The record was originally held by Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda
A robot in China outran the human half-marathon record, though tumbles and chaos stole part of the spotlight.
China’s humanoid robot half marathon showed real gains in speed and autonomy, even if the race still revealed clear technical limits.