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Unitree unveils ‘Superman’ humanoid robot

Chinese robotics company Unitree unveiled a new humanoid robot dubbed “Superman” on Aug. 19, 2026, 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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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.Aug. 19, 2026

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