For now, humans are still better compared to robots in running after the latter crossed the finish line in a little over 2 hours and 40 minutes during the first humanoid robot half marathon in Beijing last 19 April.
Despite giving it all its circuits could handle, Tiangong Ultra was left in the dust by the fastest human finisher, who crossed the line in a brisk 1:11.07.
About 20 bipedal robots joined more than 10,000 humans in the 21 kilometre race.
Barriers separated the robots' running track from their human competitors.
Engineers were allowed to make adjustments to their high-tech protégés along the way with aid stations specifically for robots.
However, instead of water and snacks, the stations provided batteries and technical tools.
The race was considered more of a technical demonstration, and no robot had a real chance of winning overall.
The Chinese government is promoting the development of artificial intelligence and robots this year, amid efforts to boost the economy and a growing technological rivalry with the United States.
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