DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane HUMANOID ROBOT THAT SPRINTS TO WORLD RECORD Source: Unitree Shanghai-based Unitree Robotics' humanoid robot Unitree H1 has recorded the fastest speed in the world for full-sized humanoid robots. Here's what we know: Set the world record top speed of 7.38 mph according to the Guinness Book of World Records Unitree H1 hit a speed 2mph faster than Boston Dynamic's Atlas, my favorite local robot runner Unitree H1 never tires Can walk up and down stairs Powertrain in robot provides speed, flexibility, maneuverability and power Can move arms, legs and torso as well as jump into the air reaching heights a human would Can overcome obstacles and change direction Previous speed record was 5.59 mph 5'9" tall, weighs 100 pounds and is equipped with 3D lidar sensor for vision Always manages to re-establish equili