Humanoid Robot Flash Shatters Human Half Marathon World Record at Beijing E-Town

On April 19, 2026, the Beijing E-Town humanoid robot half-marathon witnessed a historic moment: the Honor Robotics D1 robot, nicknamed Flash, crossed the finish line in just 50 minutes and 26 seconds in the autonomous navigation category, surpassing the human half-marathon world record of 57:20. This remarkable achievement represents not just a victory for a single robot, but a milestone marking the rapid maturation of China's embodied AI technology. Compared to last year's winning time of 2 hours 40 minutes, this year's champion completed the 21.0975km course nearly three times faster. The race saw unprecedented growth, with 102 robot teams competing across 26 brands. The completion rate improved dramatically from 30% to over 45%.