Hey tech enthusiasts! In an exhilarating display of innovation at the latest World Robot Competition hosted by China Media Group, a robotic dog named Black Panther 2.0 stunned audiences by reaching a speed of 10.3 meters per second—on par with elite human sprinters like Usain Bolt! 🚀
This agile marvel weighs just 38 kilograms and stands at 0.63 meters tall. It smashed the previous machine dog dash record held by Boston Dynamics' WildCat, hitting its top speed on a treadmill in under 10 seconds.
Developed by a collaboration between a humanoid innovation institute at Zhejiang University and the Hangzhou-based startup Mirror Me, Black Panther 2.0 boasts a peak stride frequency of five times per second, earning its place among the world’s fastest quadruped robots.
But speed isn’t its only superpower. Future applications for this nimble machine could transform disaster relief and logistics—imagine swiftly navigating through earthquake debris to support emergency responses. The competition also featured star robot dog XT70, which demonstrated impressive real-world rescue capabilities. 🤖🔥
This breakthrough not only sets a new milestone in robotics but also offers a glimpse into a future where cutting-edge tech meets real-world challenges. Whether you’re a budding engineer or simply fascinated by tech trends, innovations like Black Panther 2.0 keep inspiring us all!
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China hits robotics milestone with robot dog as fast as Usain Bolt
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