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<p>It may appear that humanoid robots capable of handling any task have almost arrived—especially when tech companies showcase them performing acrobatic feats or handling household chores. But there is still a significant gap between these robot demonstrations and proving that the same robots can reliably and repeatedly manage such tasks in the real world.</p> <p>The latest wave of <a href="https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/04/robot-runner-handily-beats-humans-in-half-marathon-setting-new-record/"