Summary
- From April 2025, human runners in Beijing will be able to take part in a half-marathon competing side-by-side with humanoid robots.
- The robots, which are powered by batteries, will not tire in the same way as humans and can simply be plugged in to recharge when needed.
- However, regulations stipulate that the robots must be between 19.7 inches and 78.7 inches in height and be either autonomous or remote-controlled.
- In addition, technicians must be on hand should the robots require intervention or a crash.
- Last year’s shorter running event was won by a robot which took over 100 metres from the finish line.
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