Humanoid robot Applications

China's humanoid half-marathon

Humanoid robot beats human half-marathon world record in Beijing

A humanoid robot aptly named Lightning made history on the streets of Beijing over the weekend, beating the human half-marathon world record by several minutes.

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A robot ran a half marathon faster than a human. Here’s why folding laundry is still harder

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A humanoid robot from China beat the world's half-marathon record

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Figure Is Doubling Humanoid Robot Deliveries Every Month

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Chinese marathon robot falls, break dances itself to pieces

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Tien Kung 3.0 humanoid wins China’s Robot Warrior Challenge with zero human control

Robot Supreme? Table tennis clanker Ace beats elite human players in AI milestone

On the heels of an AI-powered humanoid robot setting the world record in the half-marathon, a study reveals that AI robots have defeated elite players in table tennis.

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Ping-pong robot Ace makes history by beating top-level human players

By Will Dunham April 22 (Reuters) - An autonomous robot ping-pong player dubbed Ace has achieved a milestone for AI and robotics in Tokyo by competing against and sometimes defeating top-level human players at table tennis,

Mercedes-Benz says humanoid robots can't replace factory workers — yet

Mercedes-Benz has partnered with robotics firm Apptronik to explore using humanoid robots in its manufacturing plants. A Mercedes-Benz executive believes the current technology is too slow and lacks the flexibility required for vehicle production.

Robot vs. human. Watch robot beat elite players in ping pong

Sony’s AI robot Ace defeated top table tennis players in a milestone that could reshape the future of robotics and sports tech.

Humanoid Robot Market Size Worth USD 8.78 Billion by 2035 Driven by AI Advancements and Expanding Industrial and Consumer Applications

The global humanoid robot market size is valued at USD 2.16 billion in 2026 and is expected to grow from USD 2.54 billion in 2027 to nearly USD 8.78 billion by 2035, expanding at a strong CAGR of 16.91% from 2026 to 2035.