Half-marathon pits robots against 12,000 joggers

Humans vs. humanoids: China plans world’s first race pitting man against robots
China plans to host a groundbreaking race like no other — a “world’s first” half-marathon where humans will go head-to-head with their own creation: humanoid robots. The South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that the marathon is scheduled for April in Daxing district, Beijing.
Human vs: humanoid: Half-marathon pits robots against 12,000 joggers
According to a press release from China’s Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, more than 12,000 human runners will square off against dozens of bipedal, humanoid robots from more than 20 companies in a 13-mile course.
China to Pit 12,000 Humans Against Robots in World's First AI Marathon Race
Beijing's half-marathon will see humans racing alongside humanoid robots as China pushes to dominate global robotics.
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China Announces World's First Human-Robot Marathon
China announces world's first human-robot marathon with 12,000 runners competing against humanoid robots in historic Beijing race this April.
China: 12,000 humans and robots set to compete in thrilling 21 km marathon
In China's Beijing, a unique human-robot marathon will take place with 12,000 participants racing alongside humanoid robots. This 21km event will feature entries from over 20 companies.
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