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Usain Bolt Could Not Outrun New Robot, Unitree Says
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Key Points:
- Chinese robotics firm Unitree introduced Superman, a humanoid robot prototype that reportedly reaches speeds of 28.3 mph and can perform a two-meter standing jump, surpassing Usain Bolt's top sprint speed on record.
- Superman is still in the prototype phase, with Unitree planning further refinements to the robot's capabilities.
- Unitree debuted on Shanghai's STAR Market, raising approximately $904 million and becoming mainland China's first publicly listed general-purpose robotics company.
- The company's stock surged 460% on its debut, reaching a market valuation of $51 billion amid China's increased investment in AI and robotics.
- The launch comes as the US tightens restrictions on advanced Chinese robotics imports due to security concerns, highlighting Beijing's push to advance domestic technology.
