Robot sets world record for walking 100 km without stopping

A humanoid robot created by a Chinese robotics company has just set a world record by walking 100 km (about 62 miles), completely unassisted, without stopping.

At the end of 2025, humanity has achieved several technological marvels that were once only found in science fiction novels. Waymo is mass-producing self-driving cars, Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain implant has helped paralyzed patients feed themselves independently, and artificial intelligence has essentially taken over the modern workplace.

Humanoid robots are also starting to emerge on the market, with several companies pushing out models meant to help consumers with everyday tasks for the price of a gently used car.

While these robots are still in their early stages, using visual data taken from real humans repeatedly performing chores in ‘data farms,’ one company’s bipedal robot has achieved a major milestone in the field that’s taking social media by storm.

Humanoid robot sets Guinness World Record

A humanoid robot created by Shanghai-based tech company Agibot Innovation set a world record this November by walking a total of 106.286 km (62.1371 miles) unassisted. 

The Agibot A2 was optimized between April and May 2025 to avoid falling during locomotion, and withstood temperatures of 104°F in a 24-hour test walk on August 17 that was broadcast live online.

This model, which is available for purchase on the general market, is 1.75m tall (about 5′ 7″) and weighs 121 lbs. It is chock full of AI-powered sensors that help it understand sounds, visuals, and text. It’s able to navigate using a combination of a GPS, lidar, and infrared depth cameras.

Agibot Innovation decided to put their hardy new robot to the test in November 2025 to see how long it could walk without any help.

From November 10 to 13, the robot trekked from Suzhou to Shanghai, braving real-world conditions it encountered during its journey like street crossings, traffic, potholes, and more.

This marks the very first time a humanoid robot has undergone such a long trip all by itself. The achievement earned the robot, and Agibot Innovation, a Guinness World Record, which the bot called a “memorable experience” in its “machine life” in a post-marathon press conference. It even made a joke about needing a new pair of shoes after the experience.

Robots are becoming more and more complex, especially with the rise of AI. In fact, AI has become so commonplace that employers in creative fields, such as game developers, are demanding that applicants show off their artistic skills in front of them before getting hired to make sure they don’t cheat using artificial intelligence.