On April 19, 2026, the world's first humanoid robot half marathon kicked off in Yizhuang, Beijing. This event produced historic results, with Team Honor Robotics sweeping the champion, runner-up, and third-place titles. Its self-developed humanoid robot "Lightning" from the Qitian Dasheng team won the championship with a time of 50 minutes and 26 seconds, breaking the human half marathon world record and becoming a new benchmark for long-distance racing by humanoid robots globally. As the official escort vehicle for this event, Fangchengbao fully escorted the humanoid robot half marathon, witnessing the historic moment of humans and machines competing on the same course.
Unleashing full power, escorting every mile with strength
This event was not only the world's first half marathon focused on humanoid robots, but also a technological showcase demonstrating China's new quality productive forces to the world. 2026 is regarded by the industry as the "first year of mass production" for humanoid robots, and this event was undoubtedly a core testing ground for humanoid robots moving from the laboratory to real-world scenarios. The 21.0975-kilometer course covered diverse and complex road conditions including urban main roads, park trails, complex slopes, and curves, making it an excellent "stress test site" for verifying core capabilities such as environmental perception, long-distance endurance, and gait control of humanoid robots.
Facing a high-intensity, long-distance, and complex course, Fangchengbao provided solid technical support for the race. Its powerful all-terrain capability, stable reliability, and excellent multifunctional expansion space enabled it to perfectly fulfill multiple roles including race leading, technical support, and emergency rescue, escorting with "leopard" power to ensure the "silicon-based runners" could advance fearlessly.
Breaking through with technology, there is a solution once you dare to set out
The in-depth cooperation between Fangchengbao Automobile and the robot marathon is not merely an event escort, but a high degree of resonance between the brand spirits of both sides. In an era of continuous technological iteration, Fangchengbao is committed to using "leopard power" technology to explore future personalized lifestyles. Fangchengbao is not only a brand-new brand created by BYD based on consumers' personalized needs, but also breaks the stereotype of traditional off-road vehicles. By integrating BYD's leading electrification and intelligent technologies, it has launched a diversified product matrix covering intelligent hardcore SUVs, family hardcore SUVs, and more, continuously seeking solutions for the next generation of new energy vehicles.
This innovative spirit of using technology to "solve" the unknown and break conventions coincides with the robot racing teams on the track who push the limits of endurance, balance, and intelligent decision-making. Whether it is Fangchengbao's technological disruption in the professional field or the fearless running of humanoid robots on the embodied intelligence track, both are vivid portrayals of Chinese technology moving from catching up to leading.
As the starting gun sounded on April 19, Fangchengbao joined hands with the world's first humanoid robot half marathon, witnessing the opening of a new era with the determination to liberate human imagination. This is not only a powerful collaboration between a Chinese automobile brand and China's frontier technology, but also a pioneering blueprint for a future of human-machine symbiosis and intelligent mobility. In the future, Fangchengbao will continue to be driven by technological innovation, creating freer and more personalized travel experiences for users, and working with global technology partners to solve for a future full of infinite possibilities.
