HONOR robot achieves fastest overall time at Beijing humanoid half marathon but is penalized for remote control

Date: 2026-04-19 · Type: demonstration · Company: HONOR

A second HONOR robot completed the course in 48 minutes and 19 seconds, the fastest recorded time in the event.

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 autonomous navigation, reinforcing a shift toward fully onboard intelligence in humanoid systems.