On April 19, Beijing's Yizhuang district hosted the world's inaugural half marathon for humanoid robots. Following a grueling 21-kilometer race, "Tiangong Ultra," representing the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, emerged victorious with a time of 2 hours, 40 minutes, and 42 seconds, establishing a new benchmark for humanoid robots in half marathon competitions. Prior to the event, renowned science fiction author Liu Cixin granted an exclusive interview, remarking that the race showcased the robots' impressive mobility and expressed anticipation for the transformative impact that embodied robots could have on society in the years to come.
