MirrorMe Bolt Humanoid Robot

The MirrorMe Bolt is the first full-size humanoid robot to run at 10 metres per second, a milestone reached in real-world testing rather than simulation or a laboratory treadmill. At 1.75 metres and 75 kilograms, it has the build of an adult athlete, and its name honours Usain Bolt, whose world-record 100-metre pace it approaches. Launched by MirrorMe Technology on 2 February 2026, Bolt is the company's first humanoid and the biped successor to its record-setting Black Panther II quadruped.

Bolt is not a demonstration of exaggerated mechanics. MirrorMe built it to human proportions and solved speed through joint design, power delivery and whole-body control, producing a machine that stays balanced and stable while sprinting. Its intended roles span sports science, emergency response, industrial inspection and specialised operations.

Background and Development

MirrorMe Technology was formally established in May 2024 and is headquartered in Shanghai, with a team drawn from Zhejiang University. Founder and CEO Wang Hongtao holds doctorates from Tsinghua University and Harvard and is a professor at Zhejiang University. The company's focus on speed predates its founding: the Black Panther quadruped programme began in 2018, and in 2025 the Black Panther II broke the quadruped speed record held by Boston Dynamics' WildCat for over a decade.

Bolt was developed by the Humanoid Robotics Research Institute of the ZJU–Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center in collaboration with MirrorMe Technology and Kaierda Group. The company had announced in late 2025 that a full-size humanoid was ready and would debut in early 2026. Its 10 m/s run was captured in real time without speed enhancement, and Chinese state media reported that the robot kept its balance throughout the sprint. In a company video, Bolt ran on a treadmill alongside MirrorMe's CEO. MirrorMe states its goal was never to build "the fastest robot" but to create "super-species" machines with human-level motion perception and athletic capability; the speed record is a by-product of that research.

Design and Engineering

Human Proportions by Design

MirrorMe describes Bolt's 175-centimetre, 75-kilogram frame as the humanoid "ideal form". The human-like proportions are deliberate: rather than oversized limbs, the robot relies on newly designed joints and a fully optimised power system to replicate natural human movement at high speed.

Joints and Power System

Engineers redesigned the robot's joints and rebuilt its power system from the ground up. The result is a combination of innovative joint design, high-power drive and advanced whole-body control that enables explosive movement and dynamic balance approaching human athletic performance.

Running Style

Video of Bolt's sprint shows strides shorter than a human runner's, compensated by very high cadence. MirrorMe has said that cadence rather than stride length drives Bolt's top speed. MirrorMe frames the achievement as proof of stability and control, not raw speed alone, since a biped running at 10 m/s must manage balance far more demanding than a quadruped at the same pace.

Technical Specifications

Who is the MirrorMe Bolt for?

Bolt suits universities and research institutes working on bipedal locomotion, dynamic balance and whole-body control, where the only full-size humanoid proven at 10 m/s is the natural reference platform. It fits sports-science programmes and athletics federations wanting a mechanical pacing and sparring partner that holds a set pace without fatigue; MirrorMe envisions it running alongside elite sprinters. Emergency-response, inspection and special-operations organisations exploring humanoids for rapid ground coverage are prospective users, as are science centres, exhibitions and brand activations where a sprinting humanoid draws crowds. Corporate R&D teams benchmarking actuators and control policies against the state of the art will also find it a demanding yardstick.

What is the MirrorMe Bolt used for?

1. Athletic training: a "steel sparring partner" pacing elite runners at consistent speed.
2. Locomotion research: bipedal running, balance and whole-body control studies.
3. Sports science: biomechanics and performance research with a humanoid-scale test subject.
4. Emergency response: rapid movement across terrain in disaster and rescue scenarios.
5. Industrial inspection: high-mobility patrol of large sites and infrastructure.
6. Demonstrations and events: sprint showcases at exhibitions, robot competitions and media events.

Pricing and Availability

The MirrorMe Bolt is available for purchase and international delivery through this page, for single research units, sports-science programmes and multi-unit projects. Price and cost depend on configuration, software and development access, training scope, spare parts and quantity, so buyers should request a current quotation for their application. Delivery, customs clearance and after-sales support are arranged worldwide. Purchase enquiries, datasheets and availability details for the Bolt are available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is the MirrorMe Bolt?

It reached a peak of 10 metres per second, roughly 36 km/h, in real-world testing, making it the first full-size humanoid robot to hit that speed outside a laboratory.

How does that compare to Usain Bolt?

Usain Bolt's world-record 100 metres averaged about 10.44 m/s, so the robot's peak is close to the best human sprinting ever recorded, though its average over a full 100 metres has not been published.

How tall and heavy is the Bolt robot?

It stands 1.75 metres and weighs 75 kilograms, proportions MirrorMe describes as the ideal humanoid form.

What makes the Bolt so fast?

Redesigned high-power joints, a rebuilt power system and whole-body control that keeps the robot balanced at a very high stride cadence.

Who makes the Bolt?

MirrorMe Technology of Shanghai, developed with the Humanoid Robotics Research Institute at Zhejiang University's Hangzhou innovation centre and Kaierda Group. MirrorMe also builds the Black Panther II, the world's fastest quadruped.

Is the Bolt the same as MirrorMe's Alpha humanoid?

MirrorMe announced a full-size humanoid under the working name Alpha in late 2025 for an early-2026 debut; Bolt is the humanoid the company launched in February 2026.

Where can I buy the MirrorMe Bolt?

The Bolt is available for purchase through this page, with quotations, specifications and delivery arrangements provided on request.