China tests 100+ humanoid robots ahead of Beijing marathon competition

Over 100 humanoid robots completed road testing in Beijing's E-Town on April 13, 2026, ahead of the country's first Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon scheduled for April 19. The test involved more than 70 teams validating their robots' autonomous navigation, remote control capabilities, and safety systems in simulated race conditions with physical barriers separating robots from human participants. The event reflects China's accelerating investment in humanoid robotics and autonomous systems development, positioning the country among global leaders in robotics commercialization. The competition will feature two racing categories: fully autonomous navigation and remote-controlled operation, using a hybrid timing system.