China's Unitree Humanoid Hits 45km/h, Surpassing Usain Bolt
davidpattersonx · x · 2026-08-20
China's Unitree has developed a humanoid robot capable of running at 45 km/h, surpassing Usain Bolt's recorded peak speed of 44.72 km/h. The robot can complete a full lap in just 40 seconds, marking a significant milestone in robotics locomotion speed.
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