Robot Fall: A Major Failure of Robots in the Half Marathon with Humans [Russian]

Source: Fishki.net | Author: Anonymous | Read the full article in Russian

In a groundbreaking event that was supposed to showcase the pinnacle of robotic technology, the first humanoid robotic half-marathon in Beijing turned into an unexpected comedy of errors. Robotics companies from China had high hopes of demonstrating their most advanced creations, bringing 21 different robots to compete in what was meant to be a revolutionary demonstration of technological prowess.

However, the event quickly devolved into a series of comical mishaps. Many robots struggled from the very beginning, with some spinning in circles instead of following the race route, while others dramatically fell after traveling mere meters. Accompanying human escorts worked tirelessly to help the robots stay on track, but to little avail. The robots moved at painfully slow speeds, with some completely stopping or drifting to the side of the course.

Despite the technological setback, the event wasn't entirely a failure. While the robots failed to impress with their athletic capabilities, they did provide unexpected entertainment. Even the most successful robot required multiple battery replacements and moved at a snail's pace, leaving spectators questioning whether this could truly be called a race. The event ultimately highlighted the current limitations of humanoid robotics, showing that while progress has been made, there's still a long way to go before robots can truly compete with human athletes.

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