<p>Robovie-PC crossed the finish line just a second before its closest rival after more than two days of racing.<br /><br />The 42 km race involved 423 laps of an indoor track at an average speed of 0.77 km/h. Two other androids are yet to complete the course, while one pulled out after just one lap.<br /><br />Robovie-PC - 40cm tall with a weight of 2.4 kg - took the lead with just a few laps to go when rival Robovie-PC Lite faltered, squandering a comfortable lead.<br /><br />After the tight finish, both robots waved their arms and bowed to an enthusiastic crowd of clapping spectators, BBC reported.<br /><br />Operators were allowed to change the robots' batteries and motors during the race, but if the robots fell they had to get up themselves.<br /><br />The race was organised by local authorities and a robotics firm that hopes the marathon will become an international event.</p>
<p>Robovie-PC crossed the finish line just a second before its closest rival after more than two days of racing.<br /><br />The 42 km race involved 423 laps of an indoor track at an average speed of 0.77 km/h. Two other androids are yet to complete the course, while one pulled out after just one lap.<br /><br />Robovie-PC - 40cm tall with a weight of 2.4 kg - took the lead with just a few laps to go when rival Robovie-PC Lite faltered, squandering a comfortable lead.<br /><br />After the tight finish, both robots waved their arms and bowed to an enthusiastic crowd of clapping spectators, BBC reported.<br /><br />Operators were allowed to change the robots' batteries and motors during the race, but if the robots fell they had to get up themselves.<br /><br />The race was organised by local authorities and a robotics firm that hopes the marathon will become an international event.</p>