Hey tech fans! 🚀 In a groundbreaking move, China has unveiled new competition rules for the world's first humanoid robot half-marathon, part of the Beijing E-town half-marathon happening this Sunday. Get ready for a thrilling blend of robotics and endurance as bipedal robots take on a 21-kilometer challenge!
The race will push these high-tech athletes to complete roughly 250,000 precise joint movements throughout the course. To keep things challenging, the rules mandate that any robot not swapping batteries at the designated supply station will face a time penalty. Even fully replacing a robot during the competition comes at the cost of extra seconds!
Wang Guolin, deputy head of the robot group, explained that the competition uses a comprehensive timing method where penalty time is subtracted from the total race time. This means that the robot that crosses the finish line first might not actually top the rankings – it’s all about precision and strategy.
This event is a major milestone in embodied AI and humanoid robotics, offering tech enthusiasts a glimpse into a future where sports, technology, and innovation converge. Think of it like your favorite eSports tournament mixed with cutting-edge engineering – a perfect match for our fast-paced, tech-savvy generation! 🤖🏃♂️
Stay tuned for more updates as these robotic athletes race into history, continuing to push the limits of what's possible in technology and sports.
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New rules defined for world's 1st humanoid robot half-marathon
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