Unitree Unveils “Superman” Robot, Claims Record-Breaking Speed and Jump

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Unitree Unveils "Superman" Robot, Claims Record-Breaking Speed and Jump

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Chinese robotics firm Unitree has unveiled a new humanoid robot prototype, dubbed “Superman,” showcasing capabilities that the company claims surpass human athletic limits. The robot reportedly achieved a top speed of 12.66 meters per second (approximately 45.6 km/h) and performed a standing vertical jump of 2 meters. These figures, if independently verified, would place its speed beyond Usain Bolt’s peak recorded sprint speed of 12.42 meters per second during his 2009 world record. The robot’s legs are 0.85 meters long.

Unitree, a Hangzhou-based company founded in 2016, stated that this new robot was developed in a rapid timeframe of just over three months. The unveiling comes as Unitree prepares for its debut on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s STAR Market on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The company’s initial public offering (IPO) priced shares at 150.80 yuan each, aiming to raise approximately 6.1 billion yuan (about $900 million) and valuing the company near $9 billion. The retail tranche of the IPO was significantly oversubscribed, by more than 8,000 times, setting a record for the STAR Market.

In 2025, Unitree reported shipping over 5,500 humanoid robots, making it a leading supplier in the global humanoid robot market. The company’s revenue reached nearly 1.7 billion yuan in 2025, a substantial increase from previous years, and it has achieved profitability, a notable accomplishment in the humanoid robotics sector. Unitree’s existing humanoid robot models include the G1 and H1, which are utilized for research, development, and various applications.

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