A Chinese team has unveiled a full-size humanoid robot capable of running at 10 meters per second, thus outsprinting most humans.
The robot called "Bolt", named after Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt, was developed by the Humanoid Robot Innovation Research Institute at the Zhejiang University's Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center in east China, in collaboration with Hangzhou-based robotics startups Mirror Me and Kaierda, both also located in Zhejiang.
Standing 175 centimeters tall and weighing 75 kilograms, "Bolt" was designed to mimic human proportions while pushing the physical boundaries of bipedal movement.
This achievement marks a significant breakthrough in robot locomotion control, dynamic balance and high-performance drive systems, according to the developers.
Wang Hongtao, head of the institute and founder of Mirror Me, and the red-painted metallic android competed against each other on treadmills. A released video clip shows that while the robot took shorter strides, it was able to move at a faster cadence than Wang.
Wang noted that the primary goal of the research was not simply to break records but to develop a technological foundation that approaches or exceeds the biological limits of human motion.
The team previously set a speed record for quadruped robots in 2025 with its Black Panther, which reached a speed of more than 10 meters per second.
Chinese team creates swift sprinting humanoid robot "Bolt"
China's trade-in program has stimulated sales of consumer goods in the country so far this year, generating sales of 92.56 billion yuan (about 13.34 billion U.S. dollars) for automobiles, home appliances, digital and smart products in January, according to the latest official data released by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.
The program benefited a total of 16.13 million purchases during the month.
In January, the sales volume of the main categories of home appliances and digital and smart products exceeded 15 million units, with the sales revenue nearing 59 billion yuan (8.5 billion U.S. dollars).
Offline sales accounted for nearly 80 percent of the total, showing a year-on-year increase of 20 percent.
The trade-in program has not only boosted offline physical retail but also stimulated consumption in fields such as entertainment, transportation and catering, creating a positive cycle where trade-ins drive customer flow and diversify revenue streams.
The data showed that green and smart products have been particularly popular among customers. In January, online sales of Grade 1 energy efficiency water heaters and television sets increased by 35.7 percent and 28.9 percent year-on-year, respectively.
Mid-to-high-end mobile phones accounted for over 70 percent of the total phone sales.
Smart glasses, included in the subsidy program for the first time, achieved sales of about 7.12 million yuan (1.04 million U.S. dollars) during the month.
China's trade-in program stimulates sales of digital, smart products
