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South China Morning Post
07-07-2025
- Science
- South China Morning Post
Chinese start-up Mirror Me's robot dog outpaces Boston Dynamics' WildCat
Mirror Me, a Chinese start-up, has developed one of the world's fastest four-legged robots, outperforming those made by market leader Boston Dynamics in some tests. Advertisement During a live telecast on state-owned China Central Television on Sunday, the one-year-old company's robot dog – Black Panther II – completed a distance of 100 metres in 13.17 seconds at an athletics track in Wuhan, the capital of central Hubei province. Jin Yongbin, a co-founder of Mirror Me, said in an emailed statement to the Post that the robot's peak speed during the race was 9.7 metres per second, outperforming Massachusetts-based Boston Dynamics' WildCat, which had a top speed of about 8.8 metres per second, according to a research paper from India's National Institute of Technology published in 2020 in Ain Shams Engineering Journal. Black Panther II had achieved a top speed of 10.9 metres per second during an earlier test, Jin added. Mirror Me's Black Panther robot taking part in a 100-metre race was telecast live on state TV. Photo: CCTV However, the Guinness World Record is held by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. In 2023, the institute's Hound robot completed a 100-metre race in 19.87 seconds, much slower than the time set by Black Panther II on Sunday. Advertisement Jin said Mirror Me would apply to break the Guinness World Record when the 'time is appropriate', adding that his team was currently focused on research and development.
South China Morning Post
07-07-2025
- South China Morning Post
Who let the dogs out? Chinese start-up Mirror Me's robot outpaces Boston Dynamics' WildCat
Mirror Me, a Chinese start-up, has developed one of the world's fastest four-legged robots, outperforming those made by market leader Boston Dynamics in some tests. During a live telecast on state-owned China Central Television on Sunday, the one-year-old company's robot dog – Black Panther II – completed a distance of 100 metres in 13.17 seconds at an athletics track in Wuhan, the capital of central Hubei province. Jin Yongbin, a co-founder of Mirror Me, said in an emailed statement to the Post that the robot's peak speed during the race was 9.7 metres per second, outperforming Massachusetts-based Boston Dynamics' WildCat, which had a top speed of about 8.8 metres per second, according to a research paper from India's National Institute of Technology published in 2020 in Ain Shams Engineering Journal. Black Panther II had achieved a top speed of 10.9 metres per second during an earlier test, Jin added. Mirror Me's Black Panther robot taking part in a 100-metre race was telecast live on state TV. Photo: CCTV However, the Guinness World Record is held by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. In 2023, the institute's Hound robot completed a 100-metre race in 19.87 seconds, much slower than the time set by Black Panther II on Sunday. Jin said Mirror Me would apply to break the Guinness World Record when the 'time is appropriate', adding that his team was currently focused on research and development.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Superfast robot dog can run 100 meters in under 10 seconds
A Chinese team has unveiled a new robotic quadruped capable of running the 100-meter-dash (328 feet) in under 10 seconds. Hangzhou-based startup Mirror Me and researchers at Zhejiang University took inspiration from the paws and joints of big cats and jerboas to create the high-speed mobility of the Black Panther 2.0 robot dog.
Fox News
07-02-2025
- Science
- Fox News
Robot dog sprints into history books by breaking speed records
A Chinese team has unveiled a groundbreaking quadruped robot that is pushing the boundaries of robotics and speed. The Black Panther 2.0, developed by Zhejiang University's humanoid innovation institute in collaboration with the Hangzhou-based startup Mirror Me, has achieved a remarkable feat by running approximately 100 meters in under 10 seconds. The design of the Black Panther 2.0 draws inspiration from various animals, resulting in a highly efficient biomechanical structure. Its carbon-fiber shins are modeled after jerboa desert rodents, increasing stiffness by an impressive 135% while only adding 16% to its weight. The robot features spring-loaded knee joints that act as shock absorbers, mimicking the powerful movements of black panthers. Additionally, its "running shoes," inspired by cheetah claws, enhance grip performance by an astonishing 200%. Standing at 2 feet and 0.8 inches tall and weighing 83.8 pounds, this robot achieves a peak stride frequency of five times per second. The impressive performance of the Black Panther 2.0 is not solely due to its hardware; it also incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning to adapt its gait in real time for specific situations. This technology allows the robot to coordinate its limb movements using the concept of Huygens' coupled pendulum principle, enabling it to maintain fluid motion on various terrains and pushing it closer to the agility of living organisms. In addition to breaking records, the Black Panther 2.0 has joined the prestigious "10-second club" for the 100-meter sprint, surpassing the previous record holder, HOUND, which was developed at Korea's Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. This achievement positions the robotic dog ahead of most human sprinters, although it still trails behind some of nature's fastest runners, like cheetahs, ostriches and wildebeests. The development of the Black Panther 2.0 opens up exciting possibilities for the future of robotics. Its high-power-density motor drivers suggest potential industrial applications, while its design invites further exploration into the differences between robotic and biological mobility. This technology could also be utilized in search and rescue operations or for exploring hazardous environments. Would you feel comfortable having a robot like the Black Panther 2.0 working alongside you, or would its advanced capabilities make you nervous about potential job displacement or safety concerns? Let us know by writing us at For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Follow Kurt on his social channels: Answers to the most-asked CyberGuy questions: New from Kurt: Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
