Humanoid robots take on 17 'warrior challenges' ahead of half-marathon

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2026.04.18 14:20 GMT+8

Humanoid robots take on 17 'warrior challenges' ahead of half-marathon

Updated 2026.04.18 14:20 GMT+8

Zhao Chenchen

A quadruped robot goes down stairs at the robot warrior challenge in Beijing, April 18, 2026. /CGTN

Humanoid robots and quadruped robots are taking on a "warrior challenge" before running a half-marathon in Beijing tomorrow!

A humanoid robot walks through obstacles at the robot warrior challenge in Beijing, April 18, 2026. /CGTN

They can choose from 17 different obstacles, completing them either autonomously or by remote control.

A humanoid robot walks on slopes at the robot warrior challenge in Beijing, April 18, 2026. /CGTN

A quadruped robot goes through obstacles at the robot warrior challenge in Beijing, April 18, 2026. /CGTN

From crossing narrow bridges and climbing slopes to ducking under barriers, jumping over gaps and even opening doors, it is a real test of how robots perform in the real world.

A participating team remotely controls a humanoid robot at the robot warrior challenge in Beijing, April 18, 2026. /CGTN

Humanoid robots take on 17 'warrior challenges' ahead of half-marathon

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