The world’s first robot half-marathon in Beijing delivered a spectacle of shuffling circuits and comedic wipeouts, with humanoid robots attempting—often failing—to mimic a natural gait. As robots stumbled, spectators realized humanity’s marathon records remain safe, at least until next year’s mechanical mayhem. Search 'robot half-marathon Beijing' for your daily dose of AI athleticism.

Reflecting on the world’s first robot half-marathon, it’s clear Beijing’s humanoid racers offered more comic relief than competition, their awkward choreography a far cry from elite athleticism. If the goal was to redefine sports entertainment, the robot half-marathon succeeded.