Beijing Innovation Center of Human Robotics

New Capabilities

As of May 2026: Last year's winner; this year displaced by private-sector entrant

Twelve months ago, a humanoid robot finished Beijing's E-Town half-marathon in 2 hours and 40 minutes. It was the only competitor of twenty that didn't overheat, fall over, or need repairs. On April 20, 2026, a different robot completed the same 21.1-kilometer course in 50 minutes and 26 seconds — faster than any human has ever run the distance.

Updated May 31