In a groundbreaking twist that merges athleticism and tech innovation, the Chinese mainland is set for a unique half-marathon race! On April 19 at 7:30 a.m. in Yizhuang, over 9,000 human runners will share the track with nearly 20 humanoid robot teams. 🤖🏃
Hosted at the Beijing Smart eSports Competition Center, the event showcases advanced robotics featuring hot-swappable batteries (a quick change in seconds without powering down!) and specially designed sports shoes to cushion impacts on varied terrains—from smooth asphalt to stone, grass, and gravel. The race course winds through landmarks like Nanhaizi Park, Wenbo Bridge, and Poplar Avenue, blending natural scenery with cultural and technological innovation.
Experts such as Liang Liang from the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area and Guo Yijie, Technical Director of the Tiangong Team, are pushing the boundaries by enhancing embodied intelligence, stability, and performance in these robots. Their work not only refines the robots' running gait with human motion data but also optimizes structural design for endurance, making this event a giant leap in the evolution of human creativity and engineering.
This landmark race is set to redefine the sporting event experience, celebrating the fusion of human spirit and robotic prowess in a dynamic display of modern innovation. Stay tuned for a race that promises to be as exhilarating as it is inspiring! 🚀
Reference(s):
Global First: Humans and Humanoid Robots Compete in a Revolutionary Half-Marathon
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