In a striking fusion of athletics and cutting-edge technology, the Beijing Half Marathon featured a historic spectacle on April 19, 2026, as humanoid robots joined human runners on the course.

Chinese humanoid robots are emerging as the preferred choice for international partners, driven by rapid technological progress, strong availability and competitive pricing, according to a European robotics expert.

On Thursday, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and the world’s richest person, announced that Tesla could finalize the 'tape-out' of its next-generation AI6 chip by December.

BMW Group's Leipzig plant has become the first in Europe to host a humanoid robot pilot, as the German automaker expands on lessons from its Spartanburg facility and collaborates with Hexagon Robotics to test the AEON robot in battery assembly and component manufacturing.

Airbus is exploring the use of humanoid robots to help build aircraft after signing a deal with Chinese robotics firm UBTech.

Wang Xingxing, founder and CEO of Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics, urged greater cooperation between Chinese and American companies to advance the global development of humanoid robots.