Unitree unveils humanoid robot with record-beating jumps
Crhk · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Unitree Technology, one of Hangzhou’s so-called “Six Little Dragons,” has unveiled a new humanoid robot through a 30-second social media video. The company says the robot, nicknamed “Superman,” can jump 2 metres vertically from a standing start and reach a top speed of 12.66 metres per second. According to Unitree, those figures exceed global human records for standing vertical jump and running speed. The company also said the full machine was developed in just over three months and still has significant room for improvement in the coming months.
Key Points
- Unitree released the footage on social media, showing its new humanoid robot “Superman” in a short 30-second demonstration video
- The robot is described as capable of a 2-metre standing vertical jump, a performance Unitree says surpasses all human records.
- Unitree said the humanoid’s leg length is 0.85 metres, a specification highlighted alongside its jumping and sprinting performance.
- The company gave the robot’s top speed as 12.66 metres per second, saying it exceeds the world human running-speed record.
- CRHK reported Unitree is conducting a mainland share offering at a price-earnings ratio of 219 times, with listing expected this week or early next week
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong readers tracking robotics and capital markets, the announcement links headline-grabbing engineering claims with a closely watched mainland listing process. If Unitree can turn prototype performance into a more polished product over the next few months, it could sharpen competition in humanoid robotics and draw more investor attention to the sector.