China Announces World's 1st Human-Robot Marathon

Robots vs. humans half-marathon to be hosted in China
In Beijing, 12,000 runners are gearing up for a half-marathon, as many have before. The only difference this time is that their main competitors will be machines, rather than humans, a news outlet reports . The race, set for April, will see humanoid robots from more than 20 companies completing the full 21.1K race for the first time.
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.
World's First Marathon Of Humans And Humanoid Robots Held In China
By Alimat Aliyeva China has announced plans to host the world's first race where humans will compete alongside humanoid
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.
Humanoid robots take part in half-marathon together with humans
Humanoid robots are to run together with humans in a half-marathon in Beijing. The distance is a stumbling block for the robots.
China set to host world's first human-robot marathon with 12,000 humans racing alongside robots
China is gearing up for a historic event in April, as it hosts the world’s first marathon featuring both human and robot runners. The half-marathon, scheduled for the Daxing district of Beijing, will see 12,
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Humans Vs. Robots: 12,000 Humans To Compete Alongside Robots In China Marathon
Around 12,000 human athletes are expected to run alongside their robotic counterparts, the South China Morning Post reports. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in both categories. The Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area says the race will feature robots developed by more than 20 companies.
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World's first human-robot marathon is happening in this country
China is all set to make history by hosting the world's first human-robot marathon. The landmark event will be held in Beijing 's Daxing district, this April. Dozens of humanoid robots are expected to run alongside some 12,000 human runners in the half-marathon.
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,
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