MirrorMe
MirrorMe Technology is a Shanghai robotics company founded in 2024 from Zhejiang University research, builder of the record-setting Black Panther II quadruped, the 10 m/s Bolt humanoid, the IP67 Apollo industrial quadruped, the dual-form BAOBAO home robot and the open modular Black Panther X robot dog. Its robots are designed in proprietary simulation software with in-house joints and learned motion control for research, industry, education and the home.
MirrorMe Technology
MirrorMe Technology is the Shanghai robotics company that made legged robots fast. Within six months of its founding, its Black Panther II quadruped broke a speed record Boston Dynamics had held for over a decade; a year later its Bolt became the first full-size humanoid to run at 10 metres per second. Around those headline machines, MirrorMe has built a full product line: the Apollo industrial quadruped, the BAOBAO dual-form home robot and the Black Panther X family of open modular robot dogs.
What links the range is a single engineering doctrine. MirrorMe designs its robots in proprietary differentiable simulation software, builds its own integrated joints and dexterous hands, and trains motion with imitation and reinforcement learning on human and animal movement data. The company's stated aim is "super-species" robots that approach or surpass human athletic ability, with speed records as a by-product rather than the goal.
Background and History
MirrorMe Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., known in Chinese as Jingshi Technology, was formally established in May 2024. Founder and CEO Wang Hongtao holds doctorates from Tsinghua University and Harvard and is a professor at Zhejiang University; the company grew out of a humanoid innovation initiative with the Zhejiang University Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center. Its core team combines backgrounds in embodied-intelligence firms, internet companies and consumer electronics, with close to a decade of experience in robot dynamics, controller design and hardware-software integration.
The speed work predates the company. The Black Panther quadruped programme began in 2018 and early prototypes reached six metres per second. In January 2025 the Black Panther 2.0 launched with a five-stride-per-second cadence and a treadmill top speed above 10 m/s; in July 2025 it ran 100 metres in 13.17 seconds on live Chinese television, and it later raced a world-champion sprinter in a MrBeast video. The same year MirrorMe closed a Series A round led by Ivy Capital, after earlier backing from Hongrun Times Technology and Kaierda, to fund mass production of its consumer and industrial robots.
January 2026 brought the official launch of the Apollo industrial quadruped alongside a manufacturing consortium with Hangzhou Kaierda Welding Robot, a listed industrial-robot maker. On 2 February 2026 the company unveiled Bolt, its first full-size humanoid, developed with the Humanoid Robotics Research Institute at HIC-ZJU and Kaierda. MirrorMe has said it aims to exceed human motion and manipulation capability within three years, beginning in hazardous environments and extending to industrial and household use.
Technology Platform
Simulation-First Design
MirrorMe uses a forward design methodology built on its own differentiable simulation software, which it describes as the world's first legged-robot design tool, to find optimal configurations under complex constraints before hardware is built.
In-House Actuation
High-performance components are developed internally, including integrated joints and dexterous hands. The joints on Bolt were redesigned from scratch along with a rebuilt power system to sustain 10 m/s running.
Bio-Inspired Mechanics
The Black Panther's carbon-fibre shins, modelled on the jerboa, raise stiffness by 135 percent for a 16 percent weight increase; energy-storing knee springs and panther-inspired rubber feet complete the leg.
Learned Motion
Controllers are trained through imitation and reinforcement learning on extensive human and animal motion data, giving the robots gait adaptation across surfaces and the balance to recover at speed.
Automotive-Grade Production
Through the Kaierda partnership, MirrorMe pairs its algorithms with mature high-end manufacturing, supply-chain management and full-process quality control, which investors credit with generating a significant volume of commercial orders.
MirrorMe Product Range
Black Panther II
The high-mobility research quadruped: 38 kilograms, 0.63 metres tall, tested at 10.3 to 10.4 m/s with a manufacturer-reported peak of 13.4 m/s after upgrades. Positioned for education and research, and now being trialled in special operations and emergency response.
Bolt
A 1.75-metre, 75-kilogram full-size humanoid that reached 10 m/s in real-world testing, the first of its size to do so outside a laboratory. Named for Usain Bolt and intended as a "steel sparring partner" for athletes, with target applications in sports science, emergency response, industrial inspection and specialised operations.
Apollo
The industrial workhorse: IP67-rated, stable in extreme cold, supporting over 140 kilograms standing and 40 kilograms walking, with up to five hours of runtime. Built for power line inspection, factory operations and emergency rescue, with a wheel-leg variant carrying 70 kilograms.
BAOBAO
MirrorMe's flagship consumer product, described as the world's first dual-form robot. It walks and follows in quadruped mode and sits upright for face-to-face interaction, with an expressive head display and gesture recognition for family companionship, study and fitness.
Black Panther X (BPX and BPX Pro)
The open modular quadruped, supplied as hundreds of components for the user to assemble, with 12 joints, 4 m/s speed, an open SDK, ROS 2 and NVIDIA Isaac Sim support and expansion for Jetson, Raspberry Pi, LiDAR and depth cameras. The standard BPX offers about 33 Nm joints and 1.5 hours of runtime; the BPX Pro raises torque to around 53 Nm, payload to 10 kilograms and runtime to four hours.
Technical Overview
| Model | Type | Key figures | Primary market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Panther II | High-speed quadruped | 38 kg, 0.63 m, 10.3+ m/s tested | Research, education, special operations |
| Bolt | Full-size humanoid | 1.75 m, 75 kg, 10 m/s | Sports science, research, field use |
| Apollo | Industrial quadruped | 140 kg static / 40 kg walking, IP67, 5 h runtime | Inspection, factories, rescue |
| BAOBAO | Dual-form home robot | Quadruped and standing modes, expressive display | Family and consumer |
| BPX / BPX Pro | Modular open quadruped | 12 joints, 4 m/s, 33–53 Nm, 1.5–4 h runtime | Education, developers, makers |
Who are MirrorMe robots for?
MirrorMe serves a wider span of buyers than most legged-robot makers. Universities and research institutes take the Black Panther II, Bolt and BPX Pro as platforms at the edge of dynamic locomotion; STEM and K-12 programmes and maker communities build and program the Black Panther X; utilities, manufacturers and emergency services deploy Apollo in wet, cold and rubble-strewn environments; sports-science bodies and athletics programmes pace athletes against Bolt; and families and consumer-robotics retailers get BAOBAO as a mobile companion. Exhibitions, science centres and brand activations across all of these draw crowds with the fastest legged robots in the world.
What are MirrorMe robots used for?
- Locomotion and control research: record-setting quadruped and biped platforms for gait, balance and learning studies.
- Industrial inspection: Apollo patrols of substations, power lines and multi-level plants.
- Emergency and special operations: rapid traversal of debris and hazardous sites by Apollo and Black Panther II.
- Athletic training and sports science: Bolt as a tireless pacing and sparring partner.
- Robotics education: Black Panther X assembly, programming and simulation from classroom to laboratory.
- Home companionship: BAOBAO following, interacting and studying alongside family members.
- Demonstrations and media: sprint showcases, competitions and exhibitions.
Pricing and Availability
MirrorMe robots are available for purchase and international delivery through this page, from single Black Panther X kits for classrooms to Apollo fleets, Bolt and Black Panther II research units and BAOBAO consumer orders. Price and cost depend on model, edition, payload and sensor 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 full MirrorMe range are available on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is MirrorMe Technology?
A Shanghai robotics company founded in May 2024 by Zhejiang University professor Wang Hongtao, known for the world's fastest quadruped (Black Panther II) and fastest full-size humanoid (Bolt), plus the Apollo, BAOBAO and Black Panther X lines.
Is MirrorMe the same as Mirror Me or Jingshi Technology?
Yes. Media use "Mirror Me" and "MirrorMe" interchangeably, and Jingshi Technology is the company's Chinese name.
Which MirrorMe robot is the fastest?
The Black Panther II quadruped, tested above 10 m/s with a manufacturer-reported peak of 13.4 m/s; Bolt is the fastest humanoid at 10 m/s.
Which MirrorMe robot is for industrial use?
Apollo, the IP67 modular quadruped built for power line inspection, factory operations and emergency rescue, mass-produced with Kaierda Welding Robot.
Which MirrorMe robot is best for education?
The Black Panther X (BPX and BPX Pro), an open modular kit with an SDK, ROS 2 and Isaac Sim support; the Black Panther II suits advanced research.
Does MirrorMe make a home robot?
Yes, BAOBAO, a dual-form companion robot that switches between walking quadruped and seated standing modes.
Where can I buy MirrorMe robots?
The MirrorMe range is available for purchase through this page, with quotations, specifications and delivery arrangements provided on request.
