Overview

• The humanoid robot Tiangong finished the 21.1-kilometer race in 2 hours, 40 minutes, and 24 seconds, far behind the fastest human runner at 1:11:07.
• Twenty companies and research institutions participated in the event, which featured robots running on a separate, barrier-enclosed course.
• Engineers were permitted to make real-time adjustments to the robots during the race to address technical challenges.
• The demonstration aimed to showcase progress in bipedal robotic mobility, though no robot was competitive with human runners.
• The event aligns with China's 2025 initiative to accelerate advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics innovation.