Lintao Zhang/Getty Images Humanoid robots have become increasingly common, with companies pushing further into the technology — especially in China, where these creations are making notable progress in multiple ways. One of China's humanoid robots survived a solo expedition in -53 degrees Fahrenheit, while another company's robot has made waves in the world of athletics. This robot, from the smartphone company Honor, took part in a half-marathon and left its robot competitors and human rivals in the dust on the way to a record-setting time. As reported by NBC News, Honor's autonomous humanoid robot, dubbed Lightning, placed first in the…