Team tian gong explains robot's unique running style was self-developed

The Tian Gong Omni team clarified that the robot's distinctive 'face-covering run' during the 400-meter race at the second World Humanoid Robotics Championship was not programmed by a human. Instead, the robot developed the technique independently through iterative learning in simulation. According to Han Gang, the team leader and motion control algorithm expert at Beijing Humanoid Robotics Innovation Center, the robot initially followed a standard sprinting motion but eventually adapted to the 'face-covering run' as it found it more comfortable. The robot's performance resulted in a time of 45.66 seconds, securing first place. The Tian Gong Omni robot stands at 1.35 meters tall and weighs 39 kilograms, with capabilities suitable for narrow spaces, emergency rescue, and home services. The team also emphasized that the robot's open development platform allows for secondary development, offering access to joints, sensors, systems, and control APIs to reduce development costs and accelerate innovation. The event took place at the National Speed Skating Oval on August 22, marking the start of the championship.