Beijing’s Humanoid Robot Marathon
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In the world of automotive manufacturing, automation has traditionally referred to massive robotic arms bolted to the floor, safely enclosed in steel cages, performing strictly defined duties. These machines are fast and precise,
Robotics companies want tremendous amounts of data on how we move our hands and limbs, and their tactics are getting strange.
Where there's a need, there's often an artificial intelligence solution, at least in Silicon Valley. A "socially intelligent" artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robot is being tested for several months at San Jose Mineta International Airport.
A humanoid robot conducts late-night testing in Beijing on April 11, 2026, as it prepares for the upcoming half marathon event held in the city. Photo: VCG. As the capital city sh
We are now in the humanoid robot era, and they're starting to show up in our homes. But are they any good? And what's the path to improvement?