Unitree's 'Superman' humanoid robot hits 45.6 km/h, outpacing top athletes
FinanceYF5 · x · 2026-08-19
Unitree has unveiled a new humanoid robot named "Superman" capable of running at 12.658 m/s (approx. 45.6 km/h) and jumping vertically around 2 meters. These performance metrics surpass those of elite human athletes, though the results are from official demonstrations, and real-world stability remains to be seen.
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