There's even a little superstition going on. Many teams have good luck charms on their robots. CMU's Sandstorm has a stuffed bear affixed to the top of the Hummer, guarding its radar and sensors.

Dozens of robots took to Beijing's E-Town to take part in a half-marathon alongside human racers, albeit separated on another track.

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Twenty-one humanoid robots competed alongside people in a half-marathon in Beijing, stoking national pride in China amid its intensifying tech rivalry with the U.S.

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