News Summary

• A humanoid robot named Flash smashed the human-held world record during recent a half-marathon race held in Beijing.
• The winning robot ran over 13 miles in just 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the human world-record holder Jacob Kiplimo by nearly seven minutes.
• Both humans and robots ran side by side in the event, separated for safety reasons.
• This could be an indicator that other smartphone companies may soon enter the robotics market.
• Apple is reportedly developing a home robot, and the latest five-year-plan released by the Chinese government highlights humanoid robot development as a major priority.