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.

The winner from Honor, a Chinese smartphone maker, completed the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, running faster than the human world record in a show of China's technological leaps.

The android won a race featuring robots and humans on Sunday in Beijing, achieving a technological milestone while finishing faster than any person in history.

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

From everyday messes to stubborn spills, this robot vacuum takes care of all your cleaning needs around the house.

China’s humanoid robot half marathon showed real gains in speed and autonomy, even if the race still revealed clear technical limits.

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