Half Marathon

Athletics

Humanoid robots stride into the future with world’s first half-marathon

Step by mechanical step, dozens of humanoid robots took to the streets of Beijing early Saturday, joining thousands of their flesh-and-blood counterparts in a world-first half marathon showcasing China’s drive to lead the global race in cutting-edge technology. The 21-kilometre (13-mile) event held in the Chinese capital’s E-Town — a state-backed hub for high-tech manufacturing […]