Beijing, April 19, 2025 — Today, the world's first humanoid robot half marathon officially started in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (Yizhuang), marking a historic step in the innovative integration of robotics technology and sports competition. This event attracted nearly 20 humanoid robot teams from around the globe, competing alongside human runners in the 21.0975-kilometer half marathon. The "Tiangong" robot crossed the finish line first with an excellent time of 2 hours, 40 minutes, and 42 seconds, winning the championship and sparking widespread attention and discussion. Event overview 20