Usain Bolt is the fastest human being ever, but just like our jobs and probably our very existence, his incredible record is now under threat from AI-powered humanoid robots. Chinese robotics giant Unitree recently showcased footage of its H1 robot breaking the world record for the fastest 100-meter sprint by a humanoid robot, reaching 10 meters per second.
Tuesday, 5 May 2026
China's Humanoid Robots Are Now as Fast as Usain Bolt
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“Chinese robotics firm Unitree has built a humanoid that can sprint at 10 m/s, landing roughly in Usain Bolt's average speed range. The 62kg H1 clocked 22.4 mph on a test track, and the CEO believes a robot will break the 10-second 100m barrier by mid-2026. Another company, MirrorMe, has a rival 'Bolt' robot reaching the same pace—so the machines aren't just coming for our jobs, they're coming for our sports records too.”
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