China's Robot Half-Marathon Sets Record Amidst Technical Mishaps
China recently hosted a half-marathon for humanoid robots in Beijing, where a robot developed by the Chinese smartphone and gadget maker Honor set a new record by completing the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds. This time surpasses the human half-marathon world record of 57 minutes and 20 seconds set by Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo. The event saw a significant increase in participation, with over 100 teams competing, compared to about 20 in the previous year. Despite the impressive performance, the race was marked by several technical mishaps. Videos shared on social media showed robots stumbling, crashing into barricades, and even breaking apart, providing a mix of technological achievement and comic relief. Engineers were seen running alongside the robots, attempting to manage these malfunctions. 
