Humanoid robots competed in the 2026 Beijing E-Town Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing, China, on Sunday, April 19, and the winner, a robot named Lightning that was developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, finished the 13-mile race in just 50 minutes and 26 seconds, according to state-run outlet China Daily.

China’s Hefei metro is testing robot dogs, drones, and humanoids to inspect trains, patrol platforms, and assist passengers during busy travel periods.

Reliable Robotics has raised $160 million in fresh capital, lifting the Silicon Valley aviation startup’s valuation to just under $1 billion as it intensifies efforts to win U.S. regulatory approval for autonomous flight systems,

Chinese startups are churning out more humanoid robots than their U.S. rivals, despite far lower valuations.

SANBORN, N.Y., Apr. 20, 2026 / PRZen / Studica Robotics is proud to announce it has been awarded the 2026 Partner