BEIJING: A Chinese robotics company has developed a humanoid robot that it says can run faster than Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt.

The robot, named Superman, was developed by Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics and is equipped with artificial intelligence technology. A video of the robot was shared on X, showcasing its running capabilities.

According to the company, the robot was developed about three months ago and can jump up to 2 meters and run at a speed of 12.66 meters per second.

The claimed speed is faster than Bolt’s average speed during his world-record 100-meter sprint in 2009. Bolt completed the race in 9.58 seconds, equivalent to an average speed of about 10.44 meters per second.

The robot stands 5 feet 7 inches tall. Unitree said the machine demonstrates the potential to push beyond the physical limits associated with human performance.

However, the robot’s speed records have not yet been independently verified. Unitree said its performance could improve further in the coming months.

The robot is scheduled to be publicly unveiled on Aug. 19, when the company plans to offer its shares for sale. It will also be demonstrated during the World Robot Conference from Aug. 19 to 23.

Unitree’s robots won four gold medals at competitions last year, and the company is now expected to showcase further advances in humanoid robotics with Superman.