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Unitree says its new humanoid reaches 12.66 m/s and jumps 2 meters

Published

18 August 2026

Topic

opportunities

Sectors

Robotics

Geography

China

Source

Read at technode.com

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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Chinese robotics company Unitree announced its new humanoid robot, 'Superman,' can jump 2 meters and reach speeds of 12.66 meters per second, although these performance claims lack detailed independent verification.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Robotics. Wire is Fusion42's founder-focused intelligence feed: each story is connected to the funds and startups it names — every one with a live profile on Raise or Scout — so founders can follow the capital and the momentum behind the headline rather than just the headline itself. Wire analysis is one of the live surfaces Arthur reasons over.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Unitree's humanoid speed and agility figures open a new proximity benchmark for robotics startups aiming at dynamic mobility, pushing you to sharpen speed and jump capabilities if mobility underpins your product.

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