The humanoid robot from Unitree Robotics clocked a speed of 10 m/s during track testing, as the developer shared on Chinese social media, according to a report by TASS on Saturday, April 11th.
This concerns the H1 model, which weighs 62 kg and has a leg length of approximately 0.8 meters. The company claims this velocity is comparable to that of elite professional sprinters. However, the creators did not specify the acceleration needed for the robot to reach this benchmark.
Previously, Unitree Robotics CEO Wang Xingxing projected that by mid-2026, their anthropomorphic robots would be capable of covering the 100-meter distance quicker than Olympic champion Usain Bolt. Prior to this, similar speeds were recorded under controlled laboratory settings. For instance, in February, the Bolt robot accelerated to 10 m/s on a treadmill, though it was tethered with safety lines during that trial.
The current record for the 100-meter sprint among humanoids outside of a laboratory environment is held by the Tiangong Ultra android. It finished the course in 21.50 seconds at the World Robot Games in August 2025.
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