Unitree H1-Pro Achieves 10m/s Sprint Speed, Surpassing Human Athletic Records
Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with its H1-Pro humanoid robot, reaching a sprint speed of 10.1 meters per second, surpassing the world record held by Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt, whose average speed was 10.44 m/s during his 100m world record run.
The feat was accomplished during a demonstration at the Yabuli Entrepreneurs Forum, where the H1-Pro demonstrated unprecedented mobility performance. The robot exceeds Bolt average by a mere 0.34 m/s, establishing a new benchmark for humanoid robot mobility.
The H1-Pro represents a significant evolution featuring optimized motor control algorithms, advanced leg mechanics, and enhanced power systems. The robot 0.8m leg span and 52kg weight closely mimic human biomechanics.
Unitree CEO Wang Xingxing has predicted that the H1-Pro could achieve a sub-10-second 100m run by mid-2026, potentially making robots faster than any human sprinter ever recorded.
