PETALING JAYA: A humanoid robot will be running the Miri Marathon in April alongside human participants, marking the first-ever humanoid robot participation in a marathon in Southeast Asia.
A robotics firm from China is collaborating with race organisers to showcase real-world robotics capabilities and AI mobility systems with the humanoid robot, reported the Borneo Post.
“It is not just a race, but a platform that showcases how technology can enhance sporting experiences and elevate Miri’s global profile,” said deputy state tourism, creative industry and performing arts minister Sebastian Ting at a press conference in Miri.