Chinese technology has reached a new milestone in robotics innovation. Robot Era’s STAR1 humanoid robot blazes past previous speed records with help from an unlikely source – a pair of ordinary sneakers.
The 5-foot-7 mechanical marvel demonstrates its capabilities in China’s harsh Gobi Desert environment. Engineers equipped one STAR1 unit with sneakers for a head-to-head speed test against its barefoot twin. The results shocked observers worldwide. STAR1 reached speeds of 8 miles per hour while navigating various terrains with remarkable stability.
Shiftdelete.net“This breakthrough represents a quantum leap in bipedal robot technology,” says Robot Era’s chief engineer [name withheld]. “The sneakers provide crucial traction and stability.”
The shoe-wearing robot maintained its record-breaking pace for an impressive 34 minutes. It conquered grasslands, gravel paths, and paved roads without losing momentum.
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STAR1’s achievement surpasses the previous record holder, Unitree’s H1 robot, which reached 7.4 mph in March 2024. However, H1 never achieved true running motion. The secret behind STAR1’s success lies in its advanced AI processing capabilities. The robot boasts an astounding 275 trillion operations per second processing power. This processing speed dwarfs the capabilities of high-end consumer laptops. Most top-tier laptops manage between 45 and 55 trillion operations per second.
The 143-pound robot features 12 degrees of freedom, enabling complex movements that mirror human mobility. High-torque motors power these sophisticated movements.
Robot Era’s breakthrough raises questions about the future of humanoid robotics. Will sneakers become standard equipment for running robots?
The combination of cutting-edge AI and simple footwear solutions marks a new chapter in robotic development. STAR1’s success proves that sometimes the simplest solutions yield revolutionary results.
