Du Zhihang

3 weeks ago | caixinglobal.com | Du Zhihang |Han Wei

Explore the story in 3 minutesThe world’s first half-marathon for humanoid robots was held in suburban Beijing, drawing both public attention and industry scrutiny as robots ran alongside 12,000 human participants on a 21-kilometer (13-mile) course. Although the event featured impressive displays of robotic mobility, it underscored major challenges facing robotics—such as endurance, stability, and reliability—on the path to mainstream adoption.

3 weeks ago | caixinglobal.com | Du Zhihang |Han Wei

They danced, they ran — and many fell flat on their faces. As China staged the world’s first half-marathon for humanoid robots, the event turned heads with displays of robotic agility, while at the same time laying bare the steep technical challenges that still confront the industry. More than 20 robots joined about 12,000 human runners on a 21-kilometer (13-mile) course in suburban Beijing. Though the robots drew much of the attention, they trailed far behind their human counterparts.

1 month ago | caixinglobal.com | Du Zhihang |Bao Hongyun |Liu Peilin |Han Wei

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1 month ago | caixinglobal.com | Du Zhihang |Bao Hongyun |Liu Peilin |Han Wei

00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x A multibillion-dollar supply ecosystem is emerging as humanoid robots near mass production. Chinese manufacturers are seizing this opportunity and rapidly retooling production lines to meet new demand — a move that could redefine global robotics supply networks. Industry experts see 2025 as the watershed year when humanoid robots move into mass production.

1 month ago | caixinglobal.com | Du Zhihang |Bao Hongyun |Liu Peilin |Han Wei

Explore the story in 3 minutesThe Chinese robotics sector is undergoing a significant transformation propelled by technological innovations and substantial capital investments. Companies are striving to commercialize humanoid robots for practical applications in various fields. [para.