Unitree unveils 'Superman' robot: 2m jump, 12.66m/s speed
PeterBowdenLive · x · 2026-08-19
Unitree Robotics previewed a new robot named 'Superman'. It achieved a standing high jump of 2 meters and a top speed of 12.66 m/s (with a leg length of 0.85m), surpassing all human records. The project has been in development for just over three months, with significant room for improvement expected in the coming months.
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