Robots run alongside marathon runners in China

(Dan Tri) - The Tiangong robot can move smoothly on many different complex terrains, climb stairs... and run at a speed of 10 km/h.

Robots run alongside marathon runners in Beijing, China (Photo: VCG).

A humanoid robot named "Tiangong" became the center of attention at the Beijing Half Marathon in China, where it crossed the finish line alongside runners.

According to the Global Times , the race started at 8 a.m. (local time), with a distance of 21.09 kilometers. As the athletes approached the finish line, attention turned to a black robot, standing on the sidelines and waving its arms to encourage them.

The robot then entered the racetrack and ran with the participants for about 100 meters before the finish line. During the race, the robot also waved its arms frequently, encouraging the participants, acting as a pacer, bringing the athletes to the finish line.

Zhejiang Television reported that this is the first time in the history of international marathons that a pace robot has been used in the race.

It is known that Tiangong is the first generation of electric humanoid robot produced by the Beijing Intelligent Robot Innovation Center.

The Tiangong robot runs steadily at a speed of 10 km/h, and can reach a maximum speed of up to 12 km/h (Photo: VCG).

Standing at 163 cm tall and weighing 43 kg, the robot runs steadily at a speed of 10 km/h, and can reach a maximum speed of up to 12 km/h. The robot is built on an open source platform with 2 versions, "Tiangong 1.0 LITE" and "Tiangong Pro".

This initiative not only reduces development costs, but also promotes a unified platform, allowing for easy technology transfer.

Experts say the Tiangong robot is likely to set new standards in the field of humanoid robots, while boosting China's technological advancement in AI and robotics.

With sophisticated design, Tiangong can move smoothly on many different complex terrains, such as climbing stairs, rough terrain, sandy terrain...

The manufacturer said that with the ability to operate independently and run over very long distances, the robot can take on the role of monitoring along race tracks, detecting unusual crowd movements or emergency situations and quickly alerting security personnel.

At crowded events, robots equipped with medical supplies can quickly move around the venue to deliver emergency equipment such as defibrillators.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/khoa-hoc-cong-nghe/robot-chay-cung-van-dong-vien-marathon-o-trung-quoc-20241113115220025.htm