Markets· August 17, 2026 at 09:45 a.m.
Unitree's Superman Robot Outpaces Usain Bolt, Breaking Speed Record Ahead of IPO
Key takeaways
- Unitree's new humanoid robot, Superman, has a top speed of 12.66 meters per second
- The IPO values Unitree near $9 billion
- Retail buyers covered their tranche 8,288 times over
On Monday, Unitree unveiled its new humanoid robot, Superman, claiming a top speed of 12.66 meters per second. This pace surpasses the fastest stride ever recorded by Usain Bolt. The announcement comes just days before Unitree's Initial Public Offering (IPO) begins trading in Shanghai. Investors had already pushed the share sale to a record subscription level last week.
