China's humanoid robot runs at 12.6 m/s, jumps ~2 meters
minchoi · x · 2026-08-18
A new humanoid robot from China has demonstrated remarkable athletic capabilities, achieving a running speed of 12.658 m/s and a jump distance of approximately 2 meters. This performance exceeds human physiological limits, marking a significant breakthrough in embodied robotics hardware and control algorithms.
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