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Unitree unveils ‘Superman’ humanoid robot

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Chinese robotics company Unitree unveiled a new humanoid robot dubbed “Superman” which it says is “breaking the limits of humanity.” According to the company, the robot can perform a vertical jump of over 6 feet and can reach a top speed of more than 40 feet per second.

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

  1. Gizmodo

    It’s Official: No Man Can Outrun Our Robot Overlords (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    Unitree’s "Superman" humanoid robot was recorded running at a top speed of 12.66 meters per second.

  2. Insider

    Unitree unveils a robot it says can run faster than Usain Bolt ahead of its IPO (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Chinese robotics firm Unitree unveiled a new "Superman" humanoid robot on Monday that it says can outrun and out-jump top human athletes.

  3. New York Post

    ‘Superman’ robot allegedly outruns Usain Bolt in uncanny video: ‘Breaking the limits of humanity’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Chinese robot firm Unitree has unveiled a super-humanoid that they claim could dust Usain Bolt, the world's fastest sprinter ever, in a foot race, among other incredible feats of athleticism.

  4. ABC News

    WATCH: Chinese robotics company unveils robot that can outrun Usain Bolt: David Muir reports (opens ABC News)

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    ABC News's feed description

    Unitree has unveiled a new "Superman" robot that can jump over 6.5 feet vertically. David Muir, who interviewed the company in May, reports on the race to lead in AI.

  5. NBC News

    Unitree unveils ‘Superman’ humanoid robot (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Chinese robotics company Unitree unveiled a new humanoid robot dubbed “Superman” which it says is “breaking the limits of humanity.” According to the company, the robot can perform a vertical jump of over 6 feet and can reach a top speed of more than 40 feet per second.

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