Humanoid robot beats human half marathon world record
Source: foxnews.com · May 29, 2026
Summary
A humanoid robot named Lightning completed a half marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the human world record by nearly 7 minutes. This marks the first time a bipedal robot has outperformed humans in an endurance running event, showcasing significant advances in robotics locomotion and energy efficiency.
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