HONOR robot achieves fastest overall time at Beijing humanoid half marathon but is penalized for remote control
Evidence notes
- 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.
Company context
HONOR is a Chinese consumer technology company best known for smartphones and AI devices, but it has recently expanded into embodied AI and humanoid robotics. In March 2026 the company publicly framed robotics as part of its broader AI device ecosystem, and on April 19, 2026 its in-house robot "Shandian" won the Beijing E-Town Humanoid Robot Half Marathon.