A humanoid robot developed by Honor completed a half-marathon in Beijing in 50 minutes, reportedly faster than the current human world record for the distance.

The event, held in Beijing, showcased advances in robotics, with some machines running autonomously while others were remotely controlled.

The winning robot’s performance marked a dramatic improvement from last year, when the fastest robot took over two hours to finish the same course.

Despite some technical issues among competitors, spectators said the event highlighted rapid progress in humanoid robotics in China, ABC News has reported.

Officials and analysts view the development as part of China’s broader push to lead global innovation in artificial intelligence and robotics.