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'Superman' robot allegedly outruns Usain Bolt in uncanny video
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- Chinese robotics firm Unitree has introduced a humanoid robot named "Superman" that reportedly surpasses Usain Bolt's top speed, reaching 12.66 m/s (28.3 mph) and can high jump 2 meters, exceeding human athletic records.
- Developed in just three months, "Superman" aims to break human physical limits and has yet to have its records independently verified, with potential for further improvements.
- Unitree is set to debut on Shanghai’s STAR Market after raising over $904 million in an IPO, coinciding with major robotics events including the 2026 World Robot Conference and the World Humanoid Robot Games.
- Despite its impressive capabilities, Unitree's robots have raised safety concerns following incidents where robots caused injuries, prompting experts to warn about risks if such machines malfunction in critical roles.
- Unitree previously dominated the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games, winning multiple gold medals, and there is speculation about "Superman's" performance in this year's competition.
