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Robot beats human record at half marathon

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Scientific American · 2d
A robot ran a half marathon faster than a human. Here’s why folding laundry is still harder
Last Sunday, at the Beijing E-Town Half Marathon, a red humanoid robot of a type named Lightning finished the course in 50 minutes and 26 seconds—faster than the human world record.

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Smithsonian Magazine · 2d
A Humanoid Robot Just Beat the Human World Record for the Fastest Half-Marathon During a Race in China
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Humanoid robot beats human half-marathon world record in Beijing
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Leaderdrive Sees Profit Climb on Boom in Chinese Humanoid Robots
Robotics component supplier Leader Harmonious Drive Systems Co. saw stronger profits last year and in the first quarter as demand soars for Chinese humanoid robots.

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Roborock Qrevo Robot Vacuum and Mop Is Back to Its Lowest Price at Nearly 40% Off on Amazon, No Need to Look for Budget Cleaner

The Roborock Qrevo Series QV 35A is a robot vacuum and mop hybrid built around an all-in-one dock, which is the feature that actually determines how often you have to touch a robot vacuum. Cheap models self-empty into a bag you still have to change monthly.
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Toyota's CUE7 robot shoots hoops using AI

Toyota debuted CUE7, an AI-powered humanoid robot that learned to shoot free throws through trial and error, in front of 8,400 fans at Toyota Arena Tokyo.
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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.
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AI robot rules ping pong: A table tennis clanker named Ace beats elite human players

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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Chinese marathon robot falls, break dances itself to pieces

China's push into robotics hit a snag when a marathon robot tripped over a speed bump and broke apart in a spectacular malfunction on the course.
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Elon Musk says Tesla’s Optimus robot could be its 'biggest product ever'

Optimus is a bipedal, autonomous humanoid robot designed for various tasks, from factory work to household duties. Tesla plans to convert part of its Fremont, California factory from car production to an Optimus robot factory. Tesla CEO Elon Musk predicted its Optimus robot will soon be his company's most important product.
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A robot is beating human pros at table tennis. Its maker calls it a milestone for machines

A paddle-wielding robot is so adept at playing table tennis that it is posing a tough challenge to elite human players and sometimes defeating them, according to a new study in the journal Nature that shows how advances in artificial intelligence are making robots more agile.
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Watch: Robot beats elite table tennis players at their own game

An AI-powered robot outplayed elite table tennis players and has been hailed as a milestone in robotics. The Sony AI robot, named Ace, won a whopping three out of five matches against the players, losing two games against professionals.
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The Best Robot Vacuums

Roborock Qrevo Curv for $760: This is an older 2024 flagship model from Roborock, and WIRED reviewer Ryan Waniata says it's the best robot vacuum he's ever used. Even though it's not new, it's still a great vacuum with a great price point and is often on sale.
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Eric Trump-backed robot startup lands $24M Pentagon deal to compete with China

The Pentagon awarded a $24 million contract to test heavy-duty humanoid robots designed to breach enemy sites and strengthen U.S. military readiness.

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