Superman
Unitree Robotics · Humanoid · China

Unitree's Superman is a prototype humanoid robot developed in just over three months, capable of a 2-meter standing high jump and top speed of 12.66 m/s. It serves as an experimental platform focused on highly dynamic lower-body locomotion without hands or grippers.
Specifications
| Degrees of freedom | 20 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 45 kg |
| Battery life | 1.5 h |
| Payload | |
| Max speed | 12.66 m/s |
| Actuators | in-house high-torque-density PMSM joint motors with planetary reduction / quasi-direct drive |
| Primary sensor | |
| Function | experimental platform for dynamic locomotion research |
| Released | 2026 |
| Status | Testing |
Articles mentioning Superman
- Unitree Superman Humanoid Reaches 12.66 m/s and 2 m Jump — Unitree Robotics unveiled its Superman humanoid prototype on August 17, 2026. The 45 kg machine with 0.85 m legs achieved a claimed 12.66 m/s peak speed and 2 m
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