Bolt is no longer the world's number one: Yushu robot breaks human record

Kuai Technology reported on August 17 that the Weibo topic "Bolt is no longer the world's number one" has recently hit the hot search list, attracting widespread attention. Fast Technology Inquiry learned that Bolt’s 9.58 seconds world record for 100 meters set at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin is still a symbol of human extreme speed. Its instantaneous peak speed is about 12.42 meters per second. This result has dominated the track and field world for more than ten years and is regarded as an insurmountable benchmark. However, just today, Yushu Technology released a new humanoid robot, breaking this perception with hard-core data. The robot's ultimate speed reaches 12.658 meters per second, and its in-situ jump height reaches 2 meters. Both key data exceed the top level of humans. Some bloggers lamented that it took humans hundreds of years to push the speed limit, but it only took robots a few months to surpass it. It is reported that this robot is called "Superman" and it only took more than three months from project establishment to launch. The product is still in the rapid iteration stage, and there is still room for improvement in motion control, stability, and complex scene adaptability in the coming months. From performing yangko and throwing handkerchiefs in the 2025 Spring Festival Gala's "Yang BOT" to performing martial arts in the 2026 Spring Festival Gala's "Wu BOT", Yushu Technology has allowed the world to witness the rapid evolution of China's robotics technology. Now, "Superman" uses speed to break through human limits, further confirming Yushu's strength. Robots can not only complete exquisite movements on the stage, but also achieve transcendence in sports performance. With the continuous iteration of technology, the broad prospects of the robot industry are accelerating. From industrial production to commercial services, from emergency rescue to family companionship, humanoid robots are expected to undertake heavy, dangerous or repetitive tasks in more scenarios. Wang Xingxing, founder and CEO of Yushu Technology, has previously said that the "ChatGPT moment" of embodied intelligence is expected to arrive within two to three years at the earliest. By then, robots can work directly in most unfamiliar scenes and achieve more basic functions. Therefore, everyone should make plans and arrangements in advance based on their actual situation to better grasp the new opportunities in the intelligent era.