Robots have competed against humans in a half marathon for the first time in China. Thousands of people raced against 21 humanoid robots in Beijing on Saturday (19 April). Humans and robots ran along the same route on separate tracks over 13 miles. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent