India, Nov. 3 -- A humanoid robot was deployed alongside traffic police at the 2026 Hangzhou Marathon in China on Sunday, November 1, helping officers monitor intersections, identify traffic violations and manage large crowds.

According to a Global Times report, the robot, named Hangxing No.2, was developed by Hangzhou-based DEEP Robotics in collaboration with local traffic authorities. It joined patrol operations at four locations around the Huanglong Sports Center in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province.

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The robot was assigned several responsibilities, including autonomous patrols, traffic safety warnings and answering public enquiries.

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