Humanoid robots competed in the 2026 Beijing E-Town Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing, China, on Sunday, April 19, and the winner, a robot named Lightning that was developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, finished the 13-mile race in just 50 minutes and 26 seconds, according to state-run outlet China Daily.

BEIJING — It was not even close as a bright red Chinese humanoid named “Lightning” lived up to its name in a half-marathon pitting humans against robots, smoking its competition on Sunday

China’s Hefei metro is testing robot dogs, drones, and humanoids to inspect trains, patrol platforms, and assist passengers during busy travel periods.

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