
The event is expected to attract a total of some 12,000 runners and a handful of robots to the Daxing district.
Some 20 companies, universities, research institutes and robot clubs have already been approached for this project.
To qualify for the race, the robots will have to be humanoid in shape and capable of running on two legs. They will also have to be between 50 cm and two meters tall, remote-controlled or fully autonomous.
It has already been confirmed that a humanoid robot developed by Beijing’s Robotics Innovation Center, Tiangong, will be taking part. On paper, it is currently the fastest humanoid robot in the world, capable of reaching a maximum speed of 12 km/h.
This event is a clear illustration of China’s desire to showcase its expertise in the field of humanoid robots. Indeed, China is now positioning itself as a real leader in this sector, alongside the United States.
Currently, all manufacturers are aiming to tackle the challenges of integrated intelligence and autonomy in order to make their creations stand out.
And the results are showing an ever greater number of robots now capable of learning and adapting to different environments as well as performing everyday tasks to help both individuals and businesses. However not all of them are capable of running fast.
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