Chinese humanoid robot sets world record with three-day walk

Record-breaking walk
A humanoid robot in China has entered the Guinness World Records after completing a 100-kilometre walk over three days. The robot, called AgiBot A2, started from Suzhou on November 10 and reached Shanghai’s Bund waterfront on November 13. The 169-cm tall, two-legged machine crossed highways, city streets and different ground surfaces while following traffic rules, according to its maker AgiBot.

Real-world performance test
Video clips show the black-and-silver robot walking past cars, scooters and cyclists before speeding up near the Shanghai skyline. The test was designed to show how stable and versatile such robots can be in real-world environments. The achievement was certified as the longest distance ever walked by a humanoid robot.

China’s push for robotics leadership
China is investing heavily in AI and humanoid robotics. Analysts predict more than a billion humanoid robots may be in use worldwide by 2050. The government hopes to build a strong position in global robotics, supporting companies that design and manufacture advanced machines.

Beijing also hosted the world’s first humanoid robot games in August, where more than 500 robots competed in activities from basketball to cleaning tasks.

Robots entering daily life
AgiBot says A2 is designed for customer service and inspection tasks. It has chat functions and lip-reading capabilities.

Alongside humanoid robots, China is testing other futuristic mobility. Flying taxis are operating in trial zones in Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Food delivery drones are also becoming part of everyday services.

Although demand is growing, robotics firms still face challenges, including battery limits and strict aviation rules for airborne vehicles.

China’s record-setting robot walk signals how fast the future of human-like machines is moving from labs to city streets.