Beijing’s E-Town tech hub hosted the world’s first humanoid half-marathon, featuring 21 robots racing alongside human participants. The winning robot, Tiangong Ultra, completed the race in two hours and 40 minutes, aided by a human runner with a signaling device. Most competitors struggled, with only four finishing within the four-hour cutoff. Some robots faced challenges, including falls and malfunctions. The event showcased robots from various Chinese companies and student groups, all designed to mimic human running. X-Humanoid’s CTO claimed Tiangong Ultra's performance exceeds Western robotics capabilities.