Robots set world record at Beijing Half Marathon

For the first time, humanoid machines run faster than humans - a spectacular advance with a signal effect. Experts see this less as a race than as an endurance test for the future of robots suitable for everyday use.

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Robots set world record at Beijing Half Marathon

Source: DW Deutsch

Humanoide Maschinen laufen erstmals schneller als Menschen - ein spektakulärer Fortschritt mit Signalwirkung. Experten sehen darin weniger ein Rennen als einen Härtetest für die Zukunft alltagstauglicher Roboter.

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