Mirror Me's robotic canine surpasses Boston Dynamics' WildCat in speed.
In a groundbreaking achievement, the Chinese start-up Mirror Me has unveiled its latest creation, the Black Panther II, a four-legged robot that has outperformed its competitors in speed tests.
During a live telecast, Black Panther II completed a distance of 100 meters in an impressive 13.17 seconds, reaching a peak speed of 9.7 meters per second. This speed surpasses Boston Dynamics' WildCat, which previously held a top speed of 8.8 meters per second.
The athletics track where the race took place was located in Wuhan, the capital of central Hubei province, China. The results of the speed test were published in the Ain Shams Engineering Journal in 2020.
The Black Panther II is one of the fastest quadruped robots currently available, capable of running 100 meters in just under 10 seconds. It boasts a peak stride frequency of five times per second and accelerates quickly, reaching speeds over 10 meters per second on a treadmill within 10 seconds.
While the Guinness World Record for the fastest four-legged robot is held by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology's Hound robot, the exact measures of the record are not detailed in the search results. However, the Black Panther II’s top speed of 9.7 m/s places it among the elite in robotic speed, exceeding notable competitors such as Boston Dynamics’ WildCat.
The Black Panther II, with its advanced AI and carbon fiber legs, is a testament to Mirror Me's focus on research and development. The company, which is only a year old, plans to apply for the Guinness World Record when the "time is appropriate".
With its impressive speed and cutting-edge technology, the Black Panther II is poised to redefine the boundaries of what is possible in the field of robotic engineering.
In the realm of robotic engineering, the Black Panther II, developed by Chinese start-up Mirror Me, showcases its dominance with the integration of artificial-intelligence and carbon fiber legs. Notably, its top speed of 9.7 meters per second surpasses Boston Dynamics' WildCat, a significant feat in the race towards advancing science and technology.
