This new super humanoid outruns and outjumps any human. Its maker is now worth $51 billion
fastcompany.com Aug 25, 2026

This new super humanoid outruns and outjumps any human. Its maker is now worth $51 billion

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Unitree Robotics, a Hangzhou‑based Chinese firm, showcased its headless humanoid “Superman” on Weibo on August 17, demonstrating a 6.5‑foot vertical leap and a top speed of 28.3 mph—surpassing human athletic records. Two days later, the company went public on Shanghai, briefly trading at $163.66, a 629 % premium to its offer price, and closing the day at $50.8 billion, the highest valuation for a pure robotics IPO. The event underscores China’s strategic push in embodied AI, positioning Unitree as a key player amid a U.S.‑China technology rivalry.

💡 Why It Matters

  • · The IPO signals China’s rapid ascent in robotics, challenging U.S.
  • · dominance and reshaping global AI investment priorities.