Unitree 'Superman' prototype hits 45.6 km/h, topping Usain Bolt's peak
iandanforth · x · 2026-08-17
Unitree announced its new 'Superman' prototype reached 12.66 m/s (45.6 km/h) over a timed 10 m segment, slightly exceeding Usain Bolt's estimated peak of 12.42 m/s. The robot also demonstrated a 2 m standing jump after just over three months of development.
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