A Chinese startup has developed a robot, Mirror Me, that has run about 100 meters in under 10 seconds, pushing the boundaries of robotics and speed.

Their genus name, Acinonyx, comes from Greek words for “thorn” and “claw” and refers to the cheetah’s curious semi-retractable claw, a feature they share with no other cat. Unlike lions ...

Acinonyx means "unmovable nail" in Greek. Although all cats have retractable claws, a cheetah's claws don't entirely retract, which helps them get better traction at those high speeds. According ...

We all know about the cheetah's electrifying speed ... zig-zagging prey, and claws that never fully retract help it to maintain traction on the ground. But speed alone is not enough, and an ...

The cheetah is the fastest land animal, with a top speed of 60-70 mph. Its muscular build and sharp claws help it maintain traction ...