Beijing’s Humanoid Robot Marathon: What It Means For Robots ... And Us

Last year at the Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon in Beijing the winning robot stumbled across the finish line in 2 hours and 40 ...

Robot runner handily beats humans in half-marathon, setting new record

Humanoid robots outran the fastest human competitors while surpassing the human world record during a half-marathon event ...
The Fabricator

Are we close to having humanoid robots in the shop?

In summer 2025, you read a news item about plans for humanoid robots to be deployed in South Korean shipyards to tackle ...
Machine Design

Humanoid or Not? How Robot Design is Challenging Our Notions of the Humanoid

Humanoid robots are rapidly improving in motion fluidity, making them more human-like and suitable for complex tasks. Applications range from surgical procedures to manufacturing, with companies like ...

BMW puts humanoid robots to work building EVs

BMW is deploying AI-powered humanoid robots in its Leipzig, Germany, factory after a successful pilot in Spartanburg, South ...

In a race between humans and robots, machines take the victory in a sign of advancements

BEIJING — It was not even close as a bright red Chinese humanoid named “Lightning” lived up to its name in a half-marathon ...

Would you work with a joke-cracking robot? Japan tries to catch up with China’s humanoids

At Japan’s first robotics expo, Tokyo turns to ‘physical AI’ as China and the US dominate robot manufacturing View on ...