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South Korean 'robot dog' became first to run a marathon on a single battery charge — now we know how

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South Korean 'robot dog' became first to run a marathon on a single battery charge — now we know howWorldPing
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What happened

A quadruped robot scampered more than 26.2 miles of uneven, hilly terrain alongside human runners without needing to be recharged.

Key facts

  • A quadruped robot scampered more than 26.2 miles of uneven, hilly terrain alongside human runners without needing to be recharged.
  • Reported by Live Science and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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