Equipped with artificial intelligence and high-torque engines, STAR1 broke the speed record in tests conducted in the Gobi Desert
Scientists have introduced STAR1, a groundbreaking humanoid robot that has set a new speed record for its kind, reaching a top speed of 8 miles per hour (mph) or 3.6 meters per second (m/s). While these speeds were achieved with the aid of specialized footwear, STAR1 stands out as the fastest bipedal machine developed to date.
Built by the Chinese company Robot Era, STAR1 is a 5 feet 7 inches (171 centimeters) tall, 143-pound (65-kilogram) robot. In a promotional video, the company showcased a race between two STAR1 units in China’s Gobi Desert, with one robot donning sneakers to test if this would enhance its running speed.
Powered by high-torque motors and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, the sneaker-equipped STAR1 navigated various terrains, including grassland and gravel, while also running on paved roads and dirt. It managed to maintain its top speed for a duration of 34 minutes.
With a maximum speed of 8 mph, STAR1 surpassed the previous record set by Unitree’s H1 robot, which achieved 7.4 mph (3.3 m/s) in March 2024. Although STAR1 had the advantage of wearing footwear, it’s worth noting that H1 was not technically running, as both of its feet never left the ground simultaneously during motion.
According to Robot Era’s website, STAR1 is equipped with AI hardware boasting a processing power of 275 trillion operations per second (TOPS), far exceeding the 45-55 TOPS typically found in high-end laptops. The robot also features 12 degrees of freedom, indicating the number of joints and range of movements it can perform.
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