# Humanoid Robot Becomes World's Fastest Runner Thanks to Sneakers! 👟

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/humanoid-robot-becomes-worlds-fastest-runner-thanks-to-sneakers/294372>\
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**Created:** [October 24, 2024, 11:40am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/humanoid-robot-becomes-worlds-fastest-runner-thanks-to-sneakers/294372 "2024-10-24T11:40:11Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 24, 2024, 11:40am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/humanoid-robot-becomes-worlds-fastest-runner-thanks-to-sneakers/294372/1 "2024-10-24T11:40:11Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **New Speed Record**  
The **STAR1** humanoid robot has set a new record by running at a top speed of **8 miles per hour (mph)**, making it the fastest bipedal robot to date.

2. **Powered by Innovation**  
Developed by the Chinese company **Robot Era** , STAR1 stands **5 feet 7 inches** tall and weighs **143 pounds** , using **high-torque motors** and **AI algorithms** for movement.

3. **Footwear Advantage**  
The robot achieved this speed with the help of specialized **footwear** , demonstrating its ability to navigate various terrains, including grass and gravel.

4. **Sustained Performance**  
STAR1 maintained its top speed for an impressive **34 minutes** , surpassing the previous record held by Unitree’s H1 robot, which ran at **7.4 mph**.

5. **Watch It in Action**  
You can see STAR1 in action as it races through the **Gobi Desert** , showcasing the future of robotic speed and agility.

**Read more at:** [Live Science](https://www.livescience.com/technology/robotics/chinese-scientists-build-fastest-humanoid-robot-in-the-world-watch-it-run-across-the-gobi-desert)