Unitree 'Superman' robot outruns Usain Bolt as firm gears for IPO
ChuckDBrooks · x · 2026-08-18
Unitree unveiled its 'Superman' humanoid robot, achieving a top speed of 12.66 m/s (faster than Usain Bolt) and a 2-meter standing jump. Developed in just over three months, the robot remains a work in progress. The news comes as Unitree prepares to list on Shanghai's STAR Market after raising $904 million.
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