HONOR Timeline

Events

• 2026-04-19 - Demonstration - HONOR robot achieves fastest overall time at Beijing humanoid half marathon but is penalized for remote control - A second HONOR robot completed the course in 48 minutes and 19 seconds, the fastest recorded time in the event. The robot was penalized under competition rules because it relied on remote control rather than full autonomy. The event scoring system favored… - source: apnews.com
• 2026-03-15 - Capability - Beijing upgrades humanoid robot half marathon with expanded participation and autonomous navigation focus - More than 20 teams participated in official trial runs ahead of the 2026 humanoid robot half marathon. The updated event introduced stronger emphasis on autonomous navigation and increased technical requirements for participants. The race format was designed… - source: news.cgtn.com
• 2026-03-09 - Partnership - HONOR showcases its humanoid robot with Orbbec stereo vision 3D camera - Orbbec announced that HONOR''s first humanoid robot used the Gemini 330 Series stereo vision 3D camera. The robot was shown performing live movements including a moonwalk and backflip at HONOR''s global launch event. This is the clearest surfaced… - source: orbbec.com
• 2026-03-01 - Product Launch - HONOR debuts its first humanoid robot at MWC 2026 - HONOR unveiled its first humanoid robot at MWC 2026 as part of a broader AI-device ecosystem presentation. HONOR described the robot as part of its robotics innovation push alongside the Robot Phone concept and other AI-connected devices. This is the… - source: honor.com
• 2025-12-25 - Market Signal - Beijing confirms 2026 humanoid robot half marathon alongside human race in E-Town - Beijing authorities announced the 2026 humanoid robot half marathon would take place on April 19 alongside a human half marathon. The event formalized a co-running format where robots and humans share the same course under controlled separation. The… - source: globaltimes.cn