In a striking display of advancing robotics, a humanoid robot developed by Chinese tech company Unitree has achieved a running speed of 10 m/s, marking a major breakthrough in robot mobility.
The milestone was recorded on April 11, 2026, when the H1 robot was seen sprinting on a professional track. The speed is close to the average pace set by Usain Bolt during his world-record run at the 2009 Berlin World Championships.
The H1 robot features 80 cm long legs, weighs around 62 kg, and is powered by high-performance joint motors that enable smooth and stable movement. This is a significant leap from its earlier version, which had already secured a Guinness World Record as the fastest full-sized humanoid robot with a speed of 3.3 m/s.
The development is part of Unitree’s broader focus on robot racing, highlighting rapid progress in the field of humanoid robotics. The company appears to be taking a lead role in China’s growing robotics ecosystem.
The achievement also comes ahead of the upcoming Humanoid Robot Half Marathon, where more than 70 teams have already conducted test runs, indicating rising global interest and competition in robot athletics.
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