A Chinese robotic pet reached a speed of 10.3 meters per second in a TV show on Sunday, on par with leading human sprinters, marking a brand-new turning point in robotics.The four-legged robotic, called Black Panther 2.0, broke the machine canine world dash record set by Boston Dynamics WildCat.
Weighing 38 kgs and standing at 0.63 meters tall, it had actually reached an excellent speed on the treadmill within 10 seconds of exceeding 10 meters per second.
Usain Bolts 100-meter world record is 9.58 seconds, which translates to a speed of 10.44 meters per second.The record was set during the robotic canine mission show in the current World Robot Competition held by China Media Group on Sunday.
Amongst the programs other highlights, star robot pet XT70 showcased real-world rescue and emergency situation action capabilities.
Watch the replay: CMG World Robot Competition –-- robotic pet mission show debutsUnveiled in January, this robotic pet dog boasts a peak stride frequency of five times per second, ranking it amongst the worlds fastest quadruped robots.The team behind this task is a collaboration in between a humanoid innovation institute at Zhejiang University and the Hangzhou-based start-up Mirror Me.In the past couple of months, the Black Panther has undergone an upgrade by integrating its three separate carbon fiber lower legs, therefore enhancing its general strength.The Black Panther now outmatches most humans in sprinting, yet still lags behind fast runners on land like cheetahs, ostriches and wildebeests.Its future applications might broaden into catastrophe relief and logistics, such as promptly browsing earthquake particles.(With input from Xinhua)