INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The worlds very first half marathon to consist of humanoid robotics is set to happen in south Beijings E-town, or the Beijing
Economic-Technological Development Area, on April 13
The event will include humanoid robots and human runners starting concurrently on the very same 21.0975-kilometer course, with separate
lanes designated for robotics to ensure safety.In anticipation of the race, 6 registered robotic groups conducted their very first on-site
roadway tests on March 28, China Media Group (CMG) reported
The teams represent approximately a quarter of the overall participants
The robots will run along with human individuals but in separate lanes divided by barriers or green belts for security
7 help stations will be positioned along the route to provide assistance
​​ Completing the course will need each robotic to undergo a number of battery replacements
Each team has a dedicated support team to assist in these operations, much like Formula 1 rest stop where cars and trucks get in the pit
The help stations primarily support participating groups by supplying battery replacements, security devices and auxiliary tools, said Wang
Guolin, deputy head of the robot competitors group.During the preparation test, the first humanoid robotic completed the course in around 2
Organizers noted that many participating robots were not initially designed for running and endurance
While humanoid robotics are typically checked in managed, indoor environments, this marathon provides a rare chance for comprehensive,
real-world assessment, acting as a systematic test of their flexibility, stability and endurance under vibrant conditions
The race can assess robotics mobility abilities, stability, posture, energy efficiency and control algorithms
We hope that through this exchange we can collectively promote the advancement of the embodied robotics market, Wang said.
