Bolt sets world record as China's firm unveils fastest humanoid robot

Chinese robotics firm MirrorMe Technology has unveiled Bolt, a full-size humanoid robot that sets a new world record as the fastest-running humanoid of its size, reaching a peak speed of 10 meters per second during real-world testing. Standing 175 cm tall and weighing 75 kg, Bolt features newly designed joints and an optimized power system to replicate natural human movement at extreme speeds. This achievement marks a significant breakthrough in humanoid locomotion control, dynamic balance, and high-performance drive systems, with the company emphasizing that their goal extends beyond speed to developing “super-species” robots capable of matching or surpassing human athletic abilities. MirrorMe, founded in May 2024 and based in Shanghai, has a history of pushing robotic athletic performance boundaries, including setting a quadruped speed record with its Black Panther robot in 2025 and showcasing the Black Panther II running 100 meters in 13.17 seconds on Chinese TV—surpassing Boston Dynamics’ WildCat robot’s speed. The