Unitree Unveils 'Superman' Humanoid Robot Claiming Record-Breaking Jump and Speed (Watch Video)
Chinese robotics firm Unitree has previewed its new humanoid robot, Superman, claiming it can jump 2 metres from a standing position and reach 12.66 metres per second. The robot has a 0.85-metre leg length and has been developed for just over three months. Unitree says further improvements are planned.
Chinese robotics firm Unitree has released a preview of its new robot, named Superman. The machine is claimed to achieve a standing high jump of 2 metres and a top speed of 12.66 metres per second with a leg length of 0.85 metres. According to Unitree, these figures surpass the standing high jump and running speed records of all humans worldwide. The robot has been in development for a little over three months and the company says there remains significant room for further improvement in the coming months. A video accompanying the announcement demonstrates the robot’s athletic capabilities. Independent verification of the performance claims has not yet been published. The preview positions Unitree as continuing to push the physical limits of humanoid platforms. Further technical details and commercial timelines are expected as development progresses. Robot That Draws Blood, Checks Veins: Vitestro's Aletta Robot Performs Fully Autonomous Blood Draws in European Hospitals (Watch Viral Video).
Unitree 'Superman' Robot Unveiled
Unitree New Robot Preview: “Superman” Breaking the Limits of Humanity🥳
Standing high jump 2 m, top speed 12.66 m/s (0.85 m leg length)
Surpassing the standing high jump and running speed records of all humans around the world
This new machine has only been in development for a… pic.twitter.com/12i80ITU6p
— Unitree (@UnitreeRobotics) August 17, 2026
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