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Robot beats human half-marathon world record

Robot beats human half-marathon world record

Summary

A robot ran a half-marathon in Beijing on April 19 and completed it in 50 minutes and 26 seconds. This time was almost seven minutes faster than the best recorded human half-marathon time.

Key Facts

  • The event took place in Beijing, China.
  • The robot broke the human half-marathon world record by nearly seven minutes.
  • The robot’s finishing time was 50 minutes and 26 seconds.
  • The achievement highlights advances in Chinese technology and artificial intelligence.
  • The half-marathon is a race of about 21 kilometers (13.1 miles).
  • This robot’s performance shows progress in creating machines capable of fast, sustained running.
  • The article was published on April 20, 2026.
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