China Develops World’s Fastest Humanoid Robot

Chinese robotics startup MirrorMe Technology has unveiled what it calls the fastest humanoid robot in the world outside laboratory settings.

The new robot, named Bolt, achieved a top speed of 10 metres per second during real-world testing. Standing 175 centimetres tall and weighing 75 kilograms, Bolt combines human-like proportions, including torso and limb lengths and precise centre-of-gravity placement, with advanced performance engineering. Redesigned joints and a fully optimised power system allow the robot to mimic natural human motion even at high speeds.

This achievement builds on MirrorMe’s cumulative expertise in high-performance robotics. Last year, the company introduced “Black Panther II” on live television, completing 100 metres in 13.17 seconds, a record surpassing previous Boston Dynamics robots in technical comparisons.

MirrorMe emphasizes that its goal extends beyond speed records. The company aims to create a new generation of “super robots” capable of matching and even enhancing human physical and athletic performance. Bolt represents a breakthrough in dynamic balance and motion control for humanoid robots.

China’s growing interest in robotics sports and applications provides a wider context for this innovation. The country recently hosted the first edition of the World Humanoid Robot Games, highlighting the role of advanced robots in competitive and practical settings. MirrorMe envisions Bolt’s successors serving as “intelligent athletic partners” to help professional athletes push the limits of performance.

Founded in Shanghai in spring 2024, MirrorMe Technology draws on a team of elite researchers from Zhejiang University, leveraging a decade of expertise in advanced robotic motion engineering.