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WATCH: Chinese robotics company unveils robot that can outrun Usain Bolt: David Muir reports

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Chinese robotics company Unitree has unveiled a robot called "Superman" that can jump over 6.5 feet vertically. The report comes from an interview with ABC News' David Muir, who spoke with the company in May. The robot's capabilities suggest it could potentially outrun Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt. According to the report, no specific speed or time was mentioned.

Written by AI on 2026-08-19, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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A Chinese robotics company called Unitree has created a robot that it claims can jump 6.5 feet vertically. The company unveiled this "Superman" robot, which is allegedly capable of impressive jumping abilities. David Muir from ABC News reported on the development, having previously interviewed the company in May. The significance of this achievement lies in its potential implications for artificial intelligence and robotics innovation.

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