Get ready, tech enthusiasts! The Chinese mainland is set to make history on April 13 with the world's first half marathon featuring humanoid robots racing alongside humans in Beijing’s tech hub, ‘E-town’. Imagine F1-style pit stops… but for swapping batteries! 🔋⚡
Six robot teams already tested the 21.1km course last week, with barriers ensuring humans and bots stay in their lanes. Think ‘Fast & Furious’ meets Black Mirror — but way friendlier. Organizers revealed robots will need multiple battery swaps mid-race, supported by crews hustling like F1 mechanics. 🏎️💨
‘Each aid station offers battery support, safety checks, and tools,’ said Wang Guolin, a race official. Seven stations will dot the route, turning the marathon into a high-stakes tech showdown. Will robots outpace humans? Or will endurance win the day? Let the (friendly) rivalry begin! 🌟
