{
  "id": 1860467,
  "title": "Honor’s humanoid robots go global — first stop Malaysia for marathon, then National Day parade in Putrajaya",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/honors-humanoid-robots-go-global-first-stop-malaysia-for-marathon",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-19T03:27:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/tech-gadgets/2026/08/19/honors-humanoid-robots-go-global-first-stop-malaysia-for-marathon-then-national-day-parade-in-putrajaya/231880"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 19, Malaysia Marathon organizers announced that two humanoid robots from Honor, the A1 and D1, will participate in the 2026 marathon. This marks the first time the robots will venture beyond China's borders for a public appearance. The D1 will compete in the 10KM category, starting from Pavilion Kuala Lumpur at midnight, while the A1 will join runners in the 5KM event beginning at 7.30am from KLCC. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to participate in the 5KM event as well. Honor claims the D1 has previous running experience, having won the second Beijing E-Town Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon in April. The robots' arrival in Malaysia will be the first time they are showcased in a public road race setting, providing a more tangible demonstration of their capabilities compared to lab demonstrations. Following the marathon, the robots will march in Malaysia's National Day parade in Putrajaya on August 31, marking their debut as a parade contingent and making Honor the first smartphone brand to participate in the celebrations. Visitors can see the robots at Honor booths at KLCC and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on August 29 and 30, where they will also witness demonstrations involving the company's Magic V6, X9d, and 600 Series robots.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The Malaysia Marathon will have a couple of unusual participants this year who do not need...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}