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[CFP] NEmo 2026 @ NeurIPS - deadline EXTENDED to 14 September (AoE)
by Emanuele Musumeci 10 Sep '26

10 Sep '26

Dear RoboCup Humanoid League community, The submission deadline for NEmo 2026: Neuro-Symbolic Embodied Intelligence, a workshop at NeurIPS 2026 (December 12, 2026, Sydney, Australia), has been extended to September 14, 2026, Anywhere on Earth. NEmo focuses on the challenges of building long-lived autonomous agents that can perceive, reason, plan, learn, and adapt over extended interactions in physical or richly simulated environments. A central theme of the workshop is the role of neuro-symbolic approaches in making such agents more reliable and capable. Topics of interest include - combining learned perception, reinforcement learning and large language models with planning and structured symbolic knowledge - grounding and shared semantics - memory over long horizons - affordances - recovery from failed assumptions The workshop brings together researchers from machine learning, knowledge representation, planning, robotics, Semantic Web, human-robot interaction, and trustworthy AI. We accept ongoing and already published works as well as new contributions. Website: https://nemo.semantic.review <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://nemo.semantic.review&source=gmail&ust=…> Submit: https://openreview.net/group?id=NeurIPS.cc/2026/Workshop/NEmo <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://openreview.net/group?id%3DNeurIPS.cc/2…> Best regards, The NEmo 2026 Organizing Committee

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[CFP] NEmo 2026 @ NeurIPS - long-lived embodied agents, neuro-symbolic reasoning (deadline 10 Sept)
by Emanuele Musumeci 27 Aug '26

27 Aug '26

Dear Humanoid League community, We are pleased to announce *NEmo 2026: Neuro-Symbolic Embodied Intelligence*, a workshop at *NeurIPS 2026*, taking place on *December 12, 2026 in Sydney, Australia*. NEmo is about *long-lived autonomous agents* that perceive, reason, plan, learn and adapt over extended interactions in physical or richly simulated environments. The Humanoid League confronts a version of this that most benchmarks do not: decisions taken under *real dynamics and unreliable perception*, where a wrong assumption about the world costs a fall rather than a logged error — and where the agent has to keep playing afterwards. *Topics of interest include:* - combining learned perception, reinforcement learning and large language models with planning and structured symbolic knowledge - grounding and shared semantics between teammates - memory over long horizons - affordances - recovery from failed assumptions mid-task *Contributions reporting experience from robot competitions and long-horizon deployments are explicitly welcome.* We accept ongoing and already published work as well as new contributions. *Important dates* - *Submission deadline:* September 10, 2026 - *Workshop date:* December 12, 2026 *Website:* https://nemo.semantic.review <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://nemo.semantic.review&source=gmail&ust=…> *OpenReview:* https://openreview.net/group?id=NeurIPS.cc/2026/Workshop/NEmo <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://openreview.net/group?id%3DNeurIPS.cc/2…> Best, The NEmo 2026 Organizing Committee

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RoboCup Italian Open 2026 Call for Participation
by Vincenzo Suriani 10 Aug '26

10 Aug '26

Dear RoboCup Humanoid Soccer Community, We are pleased to invite you to participate in the *First Italian Open RoboCup Humanoid Soccer Tournament*, a RoboCup Regional Event, which will take place on October 23-25, 2026, in Rome, Italy. The tournament will be hosted within *Maker Faire Rome - The European Edition*, one of Europe’s major events dedicated to innovation, technology, creativity, and digital culture, offering teams the opportunity to present RoboCup and their research to a large international audience. The event will focus entirely on the RoboCup Humanoid Soccer League, with competitions in: - Middle Division - Large Division Depending on the participating teams and available robotic platforms, the tournament will include 3 vs 3 and 5 vs 5 matches, following the applicable RoboCup 2026 Humanoid Soccer League rules. *Programme* October 22 - Team Technical Setup Day October 23-25 - RoboCup Humanoid Soccer Competition October 25 (morning) - RoboCup Humanoid Soccer Workshop A short technical workshop that will bring together participating teams and invited speakers to discuss technical challenges, new humanoid platforms, and future directions. *Support for International Teams* To encourage international participation, up to 10 international RoboCup teams may be selected to receive reimbursement of travel and accommodation expenses subject to the conditions described in the official Call. The expected distribution is: - up to 6 Middle Division teams - up to 4 Large Division teams In addition, Booster Robotics will provide technical support during the event, making additional robotic platforms available to complement those brought by participating teams. *Technical Committee* The Italian Open Technical Committee includes official representatives of the RoboCup Federation: - Alessandra Rossi - Maike Paetzel-Prüsmann - Reinaldo Bianchi - Giuseppe Mocerino - Alessandro Ranellucci Local Chair - VIncenzo Suriani *Registration* We invite all international RoboCup Humanoid Soccer teams to submit an Expression of Interest. Applications will be reviewed by the Technical Committee. For the complete Call, regulations, and application procedure, please visit: https://makerfairerome.eu/en/call/call-for-humanoid-soccer-teams/ Expression of Interest deadline: September 7, 2026. Following the selection of participating teams, additional team members may be registered until September 15, 2026. We look forward to seeing many of you in Rome! Best regards, Italian Open Committee

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RoboCup @ IFA 2026 -- Call for Participation
by Heinrich Mellmann 04 Aug '26

04 Aug '26

TL;DR; - RoboCup HSL at IFA in Berlin, Germany - September 4–8, 2026 - **Your team is invited!** - Participation and entrance is free of charge. * Register here: * <https://forms.gle/Qt6zQUvyUeQxpudd9> * Wiki: * <https://hackmd.io/@4k7N01wRQ0OoPwCHc6tm1A/HJgySrcrMe> Hey everyone, We are organizing a RoboCup event at this year's IFA Berlin and warmly invite all HSL teams to join us. IFA is the "The world's largest home & consumer tech event" and will take place from September 4–8, 2026 at the Berlin exhibition grounds. IFA 2026 offered to host a RoboCup event and will provide us with a large exhibition space, furniture and other amenities. We are planning to set up a playing field roughly the size of an S-Field, with artificial turf, goals, and a team area for about 6–8 teams. We will have large screens, audio equipment and space for the team banners. The participation is free of charge for the teams. We are also planning a mini tournament with an awesome prize :) This is a great opportunity to kick off the new RoboCup season, and you are very welcome to be part of it! Fill our the short registration form to sign up for the event: https://forms.gle/Qt6zQUvyUeQxpudd9 More up to date information can be found in the wiki: https://hackmd.io/@4k7N01wRQ0OoPwCHc6tm1A/HJgySrcrMe Here are already a few key points: - All participating teams get free entry to IFA - Work on your robots and take part in the tournament - Run tests on the field - Connect with other HSL teams - Play test matches and do demos for visitors - Explore the trade fair and talk to potential sponsors - Boost your team's media presence For context: IFA is one of the biggest trade fairs for consumer electronics. In 2025, IFA had around 220,000 visitors and more than 1,900 exhibitors from 49 countries. Booster, Unitree, and other companies building humanoid robots will also be there and will probably run demos on our field as well. https://www.ifa-berlin.com/ We already set up a booth at IFA 2025 with a field and three teams, and it was a huge success. This year, we are hoping to make it even better 🙂 Here are a few impressions from last year: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/robocup-germany_wir-freuen-uns-dieses-wochen… https://www.linkedin.com/posts/berlin-united-robocup_robocup-ifaberlin-acti… https://photos.app.goo.gl/EMU6ueHMy9u6V2sf9 We are looking forward to seeing you there! Sunny greetings, Maike & Heinrich

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[WORKSHOP] Submission Deadline for Workshop and Tutorial Proposals for IEEE Humanoids 2026 is August 3rd
by Andra Keay 31 Jul '26

31 Jul '26

Submission Deadline for Workshops and Tutorial Proposals for IEEE Humanoids 2026 is August 3rd! The 25th IEEE‑RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots will take place 6-9 December 2026, in Silicon Valley, California, bringing together the world’s leading researchers, engineers, and industry innovators in humanoid and human-centered robotics. Call for Workshops and Tutorials: https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org/call-for-workshops-and-tutorials/ We invite proposals for half-day or full-day workshops and tutorials to be held during Humanoids 2026. These sessions are aimed at exploring the frontiers of recent or emerging topics related to humanoid robotics, mirroring the cutting-edge scope detailed in the conference’s Call for Papers. All workshops and tutorials will run on the second day of the conference: Monday, 7 December 2026. Important Deadlines: Workshop/Tutorial Proposal Deadline: 3 August 2026 Notification of Workshop/Tutorial Acceptance/Rejection: 28 September 2026 Conference Day 2 (Workshops & Tutorials): 7 December 2026 Andra Keay : *andrakeay(a)gmail.com <andrakeay(a)gmail.com>* Ross Mead : ross(a)semio.com *General Chairs IEEE Humanoids 2026 : https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org/ <https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org/>* Dec 6th - 9th at Santa Clara Convention Center, California

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[CFP] Final Call for Workshops & Tutorials: Humanoids 2026 Conference
by Ross Mead 28 Jul '26

28 Jul '26

FINAL CALL FOR WORKSHOPS & TUTORIALS: - What: 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots - When: December 6-9, 2026 - Where: Santa Clara, California, USA - Web: https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org — IMPORTANT DATES: - Aug. 3, 2026: Workshop/tutorial proposal deadline - Sep. 28, 2026: Notification of workshop/tutorial acceptance/rejection - Dec. 7, 2026: Humanoids 2026 workshops/tutorials — Dear colleagues, We are very pleased to invite you to contribute proposals for half-day or full-day workshops/tutorials to the 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots to be held December 6-9, 2026 in Santa Clara, California, USA. WORKSHOPS & TUTORIALS: The workshop and tutorial sessions are aimed at exploring the frontiers of recent or emerging topics related to humanoid robotics, with relevant topics detailed below. We encourage workshops and tutorials that will promote exchanges and interactions between presenters and participants. Proposals with a diverse set of speakers, including a balance between (i) junior and senior presenters, (ii) genders, (iii) geographic location, (iv) race and ethnicity, and (v) industry and academia, will be preferred. OVERVIEW: Humanoids 2026 aims at bringing together top researchers from humanoid robotics and related disciplines with leading companies in the field. In light of a year of rapidly evolving humanoid technologies with several new platforms coming onto the market and bringing us closer to a wider real-world deployment. Our community envisions innovative areas in humanoid robotics that lie at the intersection of general-purpose physical, cognitive, and motor capabilities, while also considering the scientific understanding of interactions with humanoid and anthropomorphic systems. SCHEDULE: The conference will be organized as a 4-day event opening on December 6th (Sunday) with public panels, seminars, and hackathons, followed by workshops and tutorials on December 7th (Monday), followed by 2 days December 8th-9th (Tuesday-Wednesday) for the main conference with plenaries, keynotes, oral and interactive sessions, and industry events. A centrally located exhibition will feature the latest humanoid technology from both industry and academia. TOPICS: We invite workshops/tutorials in all areas related to humanoid robotics, including, but not limited to: - Human biomechanics and motor control, human body and behavior modeling - Bionic / human-inspired design principles for humanoids - Human-inspired robot control - Whole-body dynamics and control - Optimization, optimal control, and model predictive control methods - Learning methods for humanoid robots - Robot modeling for locomotion and/or manipulation - Exoskeleton / wearable robot design and control - Prosthesis design and control - Physical and social human-humanoid interaction - Dynamic legged locomotion (bipeds, quadrupeds, etc.) - Loco-manipulation, legged manipulation - Dual arm dexterous manipulation - Design, control, and application of multi-finger hands - Stability and robustness of humanoid and legged robots and humans - Simulation and physics-based animations from computer graphics - Humanoid heads and faces, geminoids - Novel materials, mechanisms, and actuators for humanoids - Perception for humanoids - Human-centered robotic studies and applications - Neuro-robotics and brain-robot interfaces for humanoids and humans - Real-world applications for humanoid robots (industry, healthcare, home, space, disaster response) - Benchmarks, performance indicators for humanoid robots - Ethical and social challenges of humanoid robot deployment - Long-term deployment of humanoid, bipedal, or dual arm manipulation robots EXHIBITION: Industry leaders are eager to see your organization’s latest developments, connect, learn, and collaborate. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a strong, in-person impression. For more information contact Hall-Erickson, Inc: humanoids(a)heiexpo.com <HUMANOIDS(a)heiexpo.com> MORE INFORMATION: For more information, please visit the conference contributions webpage ( https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org/call-for-workshops-and-tutorials) or contact the Workshop Chairs: Enrico Mingo Hoffman, Yan Gu, and Rafael Cisneros-Limón (humanoids2026-wt(a)ieee.org). We look forward to your contributions to Humanoids 2026! — The Humanoids 2026 General Chairs: - Andra Keay (Silicon Valley Robotics) - Ross Mead (Semio)

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[CFP] [UPDATED] Humanoids 2026 Conference
by Ross Mead 24 Jul '26

24 Jul '26

Regarding inquiries about paper submission deadline extensions… The paper submission deadline for Humanoids 2026 remains Friday, July 24, 2026 AoE, and no new submissions will be accepted after this date. However, due to many requests, authors who submit a paper by the original deadline (July 24th, 2026, AoE) will be able to upload updated versions of their manuscripts until Monday, July 27, 2026 AoE. Please note that this update window applies only to papers already submitted by the original deadline -- it is not a deadline “extension”. — UPDATED CALL FOR PAPERS: - What: 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots (Humanoids 2026) - When: December 6-9, 2026 - Where: Santa Clara, California, USA - Web: https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org — IMPORTANT DATES: - Jul. 24, 2026: Paper submission deadline (may be updated through Jul. 27, 2026) - Jul. 27, 2026: Supplementary video deadline (optional) - Oct. 6, 2026: Notification of paper acceptance/rejection - Oct. 16, 2026: Early-bird registration deadline - Oct. 26, 2026: Camera-ready paper deadline - Dec. 6-9, 2026: Humanoids 2026 conference — Dear colleagues, We are very pleased to invite you to contribute to the 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots (Humanoids 2026) to be held in Santa Clara, California, USA, from December 6 through December 9, 2026. OVERVIEW: Humanoids 2026 aims at bringing together top researchers from humanoid robotics and related disciplines with leading companies in the field. In light of a year of rapidly evolving humanoid technologies with several new platforms coming onto the market and bringing us closer to a wider real-world deployment. Our community envisions innovative areas in humanoid robotics that lie at the intersection of general-purpose physical, cognitive, and motor capabilities, while also considering the scientific understanding of interactions with humanoid and anthropomorphic systems. FORMAT: The conference will be organized as a 4-day event opening on December 6th (Sunday) with public panels, seminars, and hackathons, followed by workshops and tutorials on December 7th (Monday), followed by 2 days December 8th-9th (Tuesday-Wednesday) for the main conference with plenaries, keynotes, oral and interactive sessions, and industry events. A centrally located exhibition will feature the latest humanoid technology from both industry and academia. TOPICS: We invite papers in all areas related to humanoid robotics, including, but not limited to: - Human biomechanics and motor control, human body and behavior modeling - Bionic / human-inspired design principles for humanoids - Human-inspired robot control - Whole-body dynamics and control - Optimization, optimal control, and model predictive control methods - Learning methods for humanoid robots - Robot modeling for locomotion and/or manipulation - Exoskeleton / wearable robot design and control - Prosthesis design and control - Physical and social human-humanoid interaction - Dynamic legged locomotion (bipeds, quadrupeds, etc.) - Loco-manipulation, legged manipulation - Dual arm dexterous manipulation - Design, control, and application of multi-finger hands - Stability and robustness of humanoid and legged robots and humans - Simulation and physics-based animations from computer graphics - Humanoid heads and faces, geminoids - Novel materials, mechanisms, and actuators for humanoids - Perception for humanoids - Human-centered robotic studies and applications - Neuro-robotics and brain-robot interfaces for humanoids and humans - Real-world applications for humanoid robots (industry, healthcare, home, space, disaster response) - Benchmarks, performance indicators for humanoid robots - Ethical and social challenges of humanoid robot deployment - Long-term deployment of humanoid, bipedal, or dual arm manipulation robots PAPERS: The paper submission deadline is July 24th, 2026, Anywhere on Earth (AOE). The maximum paper length is 8 pages, including references; additional pages are not permitted. Papers must be submitted in a PDF format; the maximum paper PDF file size is 6 MB. Papers can be submitted via PaperPlaza: https://ras.papercept.net/conferences/scripts/start.pl SUPPLEMENTARY VIDEOS: Each paper can be accompanied by one (1) optional supplementary video. You may upload or re-upload this attachment up to three (3) days after the paper submission deadline (i.e. by July 27th, 2026, AOE). Videos must be submitted in an MP4, MPG, or MPEG format; the maximum video file size is 20 MB. PAPER PRESENTATIONS: Accepted papers will be presented either in single-track oral sessions or in interactive poster sessions. All accepted papers will appear in the proceedings of the conference and on IEEE Xplore without distinction. EXHIBITION: Industry leaders are eager to see your organization’s latest developments, connect, learn, and collaborate. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a strong, in-person impression. For more information contact Hall-Erickson, Inc: humanoids(a)heiexpo.com <HUMANOIDS(a)heiexpo.com> MORE INFORMATION: For more information, please visit the conference contributions webpage (https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org/call-for-papers) or contact the Program Chairs: Luis Sentis, Serena Ivaldi, and Gentiane Venture (humanoids2026-tc(a)ieee.org). We look forward to your contributions to Humanoids 2026! — The Humanoids 2026 General Chairs: - Andra Keay (Silicon Valley Robotics) - Ross Mead (Semio)

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[CFP] Humanoids 2026 Conference
by Ross Mead 15 Jul '26

15 Jul '26

FINAL CALL FOR PAPERS: - What: 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots (Humanoids 2026) - When: December 6-9, 2026 - Where: Santa Clara, California, USA - Web: https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org — IMPORTANT DATES: - Jul. 24, 2026: Paper submission deadline - Jul. 27, 2026: Supplementary video deadline (optional) - Oct. 6, 2026: Notification of paper acceptance/rejection - Oct. 16, 2026: Early-bird registration deadline - Oct. 26, 2026: Camera-ready paper deadline - Dec. 6-9, 2026: Humanoids 2026 conference — Dear colleagues, We are very pleased to invite you to contribute to the 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots (Humanoids 2026) to be held in Santa Clara, California, USA, from December 6 through December 9, 2026. OVERVIEW: Humanoids 2026 aims at bringing together top researchers from humanoid robotics and related disciplines with leading companies in the field. In light of a year of rapidly evolving humanoid technologies with several new platforms coming onto the market and bringing us closer to a wider real-world deployment. Our community envisions innovative areas in humanoid robotics that lie at the intersection of general-purpose physical, cognitive, and motor capabilities, while also considering the scientific understanding of interactions with humanoid and anthropomorphic systems. FORMAT: The conference will be organized as a 4-day event opening on December 6th (Sunday) with public panels, seminars, and hackathons, followed by workshops and tutorials on December 7th (Monday), followed by 2 days December 8th-9th (Tuesday-Wednesday) for the main conference with plenaries, keynotes, oral and interactive sessions, and industry events. A centrally located exhibition will feature the latest humanoid technology from both industry and academia. TOPICS: We invite papers in all areas related to humanoid robotics, including, but not limited to: - Human biomechanics and motor control, human body and behavior modeling - Bionic / human-inspired design principles for humanoids - Human-inspired robot control - Whole-body dynamics and control - Optimization, optimal control, and model predictive control methods - Learning methods for humanoid robots - Robot modeling for locomotion and/or manipulation - Exoskeleton / wearable robot design and control - Prosthesis design and control - Physical and social human-humanoid interaction - Dynamic legged locomotion (bipeds, quadrupeds, etc.) - Loco-manipulation, legged manipulation - Dual arm dexterous manipulation - Design, control, and application of multi-finger hands - Stability and robustness of humanoid and legged robots and humans - Simulation and physics-based animations from computer graphics - Humanoid heads and faces, geminoids - Novel materials, mechanisms, and actuators for humanoids - Perception for humanoids - Human-centered robotic studies and applications - Neuro-robotics and brain-robot interfaces for humanoids and humans - Real-world applications for humanoid robots (industry, healthcare, home, space, disaster response) - Benchmarks, performance indicators for humanoid robots - Ethical and social challenges of humanoid robot deployment - Long-term deployment of humanoid, bipedal, or dual arm manipulation robots PAPERS: The paper submission deadline is July 24th, 2026, Anywhere on Earth (AOE). The maximum paper length is 8 pages, including references; additional pages are not permitted. Papers must be submitted in a PDF format; the maximum paper PDF file size is 6 MB. Papers can be submitted via PaperPlaza: https://ras.papercept.net/conferences/scripts/start.pl SUPPLEMENTARY VIDEOS: Each paper can be accompanied by one (1) optional supplementary video. You may upload or re-upload this attachment up to three (3) days after the paper submission deadline (i.e. by July 27th, 2026, AOE). Videos must be submitted in an MP4, MPG, or MPEG format; the maximum video file size is 20 MB. PAPER PRESENTATIONS: Accepted papers will be presented either in single-track oral sessions or in interactive poster sessions. All accepted papers will appear in the proceedings of the conference and on IEEE Xplore without distinction. EXHIBITION: Industry leaders are eager to see your organization’s latest developments, connect, learn, and collaborate. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a strong, in-person impression. For more information contact Hall-Erickson, Inc: humanoids(a)heiexpo.com <HUMANOIDS(a)heiexpo.com> MORE INFORMATION: For more information, please visit the conference contributions webpage (https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org/call-for-papers) or contact the Program Chairs: Luis Sentis, Serena Ivaldi, and Gentiane Venture (humanoids2026-tc(a)ieee.org). We look forward to your contributions to Humanoids 2026! — The Humanoids 2026 General Chairs: - Andra Keay (Silicon Valley Robotics) - Ross Mead (Semio)

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[CFP] Call for Workshops & Tutorials: Humanoids 2026 Conference
by Ross Mead 30 Jun '26

30 Jun '26

CALL FOR WORKSHOPS & TUTORIALS: - What: 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots - When: December 6-9, 2026 - Where: Santa Clara, California, USA - Web: https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org — IMPORTANT DATES: - Aug. 3, 2026: Workshop/tutorial proposal deadline - Sep. 28, 2026: Notification of workshop/tutorial acceptance/rejection - Dec. 7, 2026: Humanoids 2026 workshops/tutorials — Dear colleagues, We are very pleased to invite you to contribute proposals for half-day or full-day workshops/tutorials to the 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots to be held December 6-9, 2026 in Santa Clara, California, USA. WORKSHOPS & TUTORIALS: The workshop and tutorial sessions are aimed at exploring the frontiers of recent or emerging topics related to humanoid robotics, with relevant topics detailed below. We encourage workshops and tutorials that will promote exchanges and interactions between presenters and participants. Proposals with a diverse set of speakers, including a balance between (i) junior and senior presenters, (ii) genders, (iii) geographic location, (iv) race and ethnicity, and (v) industry and academia, will be preferred. OVERVIEW: Humanoids 2026 aims at bringing together top researchers from humanoid robotics and related disciplines with leading companies in the field. In light of a year of rapidly evolving humanoid technologies with several new platforms coming onto the market and bringing us closer to a wider real-world deployment. Our community envisions innovative areas in humanoid robotics that lie at the intersection of general-purpose physical, cognitive, and motor capabilities, while also considering the scientific understanding of interactions with humanoid and anthropomorphic systems. SCHEDULE: The conference will be organized as a 4-day event opening on December 6th (Sunday) with public panels, seminars, and hackathons, followed by workshops and tutorials on December 7th (Monday), followed by 2 days December 8th-9th (Tuesday-Wednesday) for the main conference with plenaries, keynotes, oral and interactive sessions, and industry events. A centrally located exhibition will feature the latest humanoid technology from both industry and academia. TOPICS: We invite workshops/tutorials in all areas related to humanoid robotics, including, but not limited to: - Human biomechanics and motor control, human body and behavior modeling - Bionic / human-inspired design principles for humanoids - Human-inspired robot control - Whole-body dynamics and control - Optimization, optimal control, and model predictive control methods - Learning methods for humanoid robots - Robot modeling for locomotion and/or manipulation - Exoskeleton / wearable robot design and control - Prosthesis design and control - Physical and social human-humanoid interaction - Dynamic legged locomotion (bipeds, quadrupeds, etc.) - Loco-manipulation, legged manipulation - Dual arm dexterous manipulation - Design, control, and application of multi-finger hands - Stability and robustness of humanoid and legged robots and humans - Simulation and physics-based animations from computer graphics - Humanoid heads and faces, geminoids - Novel materials, mechanisms, and actuators for humanoids - Perception for humanoids - Human-centered robotic studies and applications - Neuro-robotics and brain-robot interfaces for humanoids and humans - Real-world applications for humanoid robots (industry, healthcare, home, space, disaster response) - Benchmarks, performance indicators for humanoid robots - Ethical and social challenges of humanoid robot deployment - Long-term deployment of humanoid, bipedal, or dual arm manipulation robots EXHIBITION: Industry leaders are eager to see your organization’s latest developments, connect, learn, and collaborate. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a strong, in-person impression. For more information contact Hall-Erickson, Inc: humanoids(a)heiexpo.com <HUMANOIDS(a)heiexpo.com> MORE INFORMATION: For more information, please visit the conference contributions webpage ( https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org/call-for-workshops-and-tutorials) or contact the Workshop Chairs: Enrico Mingo Hoffman, Yan Gu, and Rafael Cisneros-Limón (humanoids2026-wt(a)ieee.org). We look forward to your contributions to Humanoids 2026! — The Humanoids 2026 General Chairs: - Andra Keay (Silicon Valley Robotics) - Ross Mead (Semio)

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[RoboCup] Final newsletter before the competition
by Sebastian Stelter 29 Jun '26

29 Jun '26

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[RoboCup] Final newsletter before the competition
by Sebastian Stelter 28 Jun '26

28 Jun '26

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HighTorque Robotics is going to RoboCup 2026 Incheon!
by business 27 Jun '26

27 Jun '26

  Meet Us at RoboCup 2026 Incheon！ We’re bringing our flagship Mini Pi plus Pro to the RoboCup 2026 Incheon with a dedicated exhibition booth, and rolling out special pricing for participating teams worldwide. And we're pleased to share that HighTorque has officially joined the RoboCup Humanoid Robot Program as a RoboCup League Partner. HighTorque × RoboCup 2026 Incheon  📅 June 30 to July 6, 2026 🏙️ Songdo Convensia, Incheon, Korea.   🏆 Championship-Proven Hardware Mini Pi+ Pro：2026 RoboCup German & China Open Champion •22 DOF, compliant with league standards; supports running, dribbling, and blocking •68cm / 14.8kg with proprietary high-performance joints and precise force control •ZED Mini + NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX •Hot-swap battery; 1-hour runtime at 0.5 m/s   💻 Full-Stack Open Software All our resources are open on Github: covers motion control, vision, decision-making & multi-robot communication, with Sim2Real via Isaac Lab & MuJoCo Go to Github •Multi-level open APIs for deep customization •One-click deployment with full SDK and system initialization •Structured docs: environment setup → algorithm development → competition SOP   📍 Booth Exclusive Team Pricing All registered teams unlock special event rates: •1 unit — $6,750 (10% off) •2 units — $12,750 (15% off) •5 units — $30,000 (20% off) •All orders include a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Contact Us   HighTorque Robotics, Room 124, No. 3, Tangdong East Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, China https://www.hightorquerobotics.com    

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[CFP] Humanoids 2026 Conference
by Ross Mead 27 Jun '26

27 Jun '26

CALL FOR PAPERS: - What: 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots (Humanoids 2026) - When: December 6-9, 2026 - Where: Santa Clara, California, USA - Web: https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org — IMPORTANT DATES: - Jul. 24, 2026: Paper submission deadline - Jul. 27, 2026: Supplementary video deadline (optional) - Oct. 6, 2026: Notification of paper acceptance/rejection - Oct. 16, 2026: Early-bird registration deadline - Oct. 26, 2026: Camera-ready paper deadline - Dec. 6-9, 2026: Humanoids 2026 conference — Dear colleagues, We are very pleased to invite you to contribute to the 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots (Humanoids 2026) to be held in Santa Clara, California, USA, from December 6 through December 9, 2026. OVERVIEW: Humanoids 2026 aims at bringing together top researchers from humanoid robotics and related disciplines with leading companies in the field. In light of a year of rapidly evolving humanoid technologies with several new platforms coming onto the market and bringing us closer to a wider real-world deployment. Our community envisions innovative areas in humanoid robotics that lie at the intersection of general-purpose physical, cognitive, and motor capabilities, while also considering the scientific understanding of interactions with humanoid and anthropomorphic systems. FORMAT: The conference will be organized as a 4-day event opening on December 6th (Sunday) with public panels, seminars, and hackathons, followed by workshops and tutorials on December 7th (Monday), followed by 2 days December 8th-9th (Tuesday-Wednesday) for the main conference with plenaries, keynotes, oral and interactive sessions, and industry events. A centrally located exhibition will feature the latest humanoid technology from both industry and academia. TOPICS: We invite papers in all areas related to humanoid robotics, including, but not limited to: - Human biomechanics and motor control, human body and behavior modeling - Bionic / human-inspired design principles for humanoids - Human-inspired robot control - Whole-body dynamics and control - Optimization, optimal control, and model predictive control methods - Learning methods for humanoid robots - Robot modeling for locomotion and/or manipulation - Exoskeleton / wearable robot design and control - Prosthesis design and control - Physical and social human-humanoid interaction - Dynamic legged locomotion (bipeds, quadrupeds, etc.) - Loco-manipulation, legged manipulation - Dual arm dexterous manipulation - Design, control, and application of multi-finger hands - Stability and robustness of humanoid and legged robots and humans - Simulation and physics-based animations from computer graphics - Humanoid heads and faces, geminoids - Novel materials, mechanisms, and actuators for humanoids - Perception for humanoids - Human-centered robotic studies and applications - Neuro-robotics and brain-robot interfaces for humanoids and humans - Real-world applications for humanoid robots (industry, healthcare, home, space, disaster response) - Benchmarks, performance indicators for humanoid robots - Ethical and social challenges of humanoid robot deployment - Long-term deployment of humanoid, bipedal, or dual arm manipulation robots PAPERS: The paper submission deadline is July 24th, 2026, Anywhere on Earth (AOE). The maximum paper length is 8 pages, including references; additional pages are not permitted. Papers must be submitted in a PDF format; the maximum paper PDF file size is 6 MB. Papers can be submitted via PaperPlaza: https://ras.papercept.net/conferences/scripts/start.pl SUPPLEMENTARY VIDEOS: Each paper can be accompanied by one (1) optional supplementary video. You may upload or re-upload this attachment up to three (3) days after the paper submission deadline (i.e. by July 27th, 2026, AOE). Videos must be submitted in an MP4, MPG, or MPEG format; the maximum video file size is 20 MB. PAPER PRESENTATIONS: Accepted papers will be presented either in single-track oral sessions or in interactive poster sessions. All accepted papers will appear in the proceedings of the conference and on IEEE Xplore without distinction. EXHIBITION: Industry leaders are eager to see your organization’s latest developments, connect, learn, and collaborate. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a strong, in-person impression. For more information contact Hall-Erickson, Inc: humanoids(a)heiexpo.com <HUMANOIDS(a)heiexpo.com> MORE INFORMATION: For more information, please visit the conference contributions webpage (https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org/call-for-papers) or contact the Program Chairs: Luis Sentis, Serena Ivaldi, and Gentiane Venture (humanoids2026-tc(a)ieee.org). We look forward to your contributions to Humanoids 2026! — The Humanoids 2026 General Chairs: - Andra Keay (Silicon Valley Robotics) - Ross Mead (Semio)

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[RoboCup] Final Newsletter before the Competition
by Sebastian Stelter 26 Jun '26

26 Jun '26

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NAO Clinic @ RoboCup 2026
by Heinrich Mellmann 25 Jun '26

25 Jun '26

Dear HSL Teams, there will be a Maxtronics NAO clinic providing support and repairs for the teams that use NAO robots. If possible, please send the serial numbers and potential repair needs for your NAO robots. This will make sure that the necessary parts can be packed. Contact: Maxime Nicolaus maxime.nicolaus(a)maxtronics.com Best, - Heinrich // On behalf of the HSL Technical Committee // -- Dipl.-Math., Dipl.-Inf. Heinrich Mellmann Institut für Informatik Adaptive Systeme (RUD25, Raum 3.110) Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Unter den Linden 6 Telefon: +49 (0)30 2093-41173 10099 Berlin E-mail: mellmann(a)informatik.hu-berlin.de URL: http://www.heinrich-mellmann.de http://naoth.de

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Request for Assistance with Battery Delivery
by mingyuhu＠whu.edu.cn 10 Jun '26

10 Jun '26

Dear RoboCup Humanoid Committee, We are Invic from Wuhan University, participating in HSL Small Division and Middle division. We are using T1 and K1 robots from Booster. However, due to airline regulations, the robot batteries are not allowed to be carried on board or checked in as luggage. Therefore, we would like to request permission to ship the batteries separately. If possible, could the organizing committee kindly arrange someone to receive the batteries on our behalf? If so, we would appreciate it if you could provide the recipient’s information and delivery details. Thank you very much for your support and assistance. We look forward to your reply. Best regards, Team leader Mingyu Hu, Team Invic

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RoboCup @ IFA 2026 -- Save the Date
by Heinrich Mellmann 09 Jun '26

09 Jun '26

TL;DR; - RoboCup HSL at IFA in Berlin, Germany - September 4–8, 2026 - Your team is invited! ==> **Save the date!** - More info and details coming soon after RoboCup Hey everyone, We are organizing a RoboCup event at this year's IFA Berlin and warmly invite all HSL teams to join us. IFA is the "The world's largest home & consumer tech event" and will take place from September 4–8, 2026 at the Berlin exhibition grounds. At our booth, we are planning a playing field roughly the size of an S-Field, with artificial turf, goals, and a team area for about 6–8 teams. We are also planning a mini tournament with an awesome prize :) This is a great opportunity to kick off the new RoboCup season, and you are very welcome to be part of it! So, mark the date in your calendar! More information will come after the RoboCup. Here are already a few key points: - All participating teams get free entry to IFA - Work on your robots and take part in the tournament - Run tests on the field - Connect with other HSL teams - Play test matches and do demos for visitors - Explore the trade fair and talk to potential sponsors - Boost your team's media presence For context: IFA is one of the biggest trade fairs for consumer electronics. In 2025, IFA had around 220,000 visitors and more than 1,900 exhibitors from 49 countries. Booster, Unitree, and other companies building humanoid robots will also be there and will probably run demos on our field as well. https://www.ifa-berlin.com/ We already set up a booth at IFA 2025 with a field and three teams, and it was a huge success. This year, we are hoping to make it even better 🙂 Here are a few impressions from last year: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/robocup-germany_wir-freuen-uns-dieses-wochen… https://www.linkedin.com/posts/berlin-united-robocup_robocup-ifaberlin-acti… https://photos.app.goo.gl/EMU6ueHMy9u6V2sf9 We are looking forward to seeing you there! Sunny greetings, Maike & Heinrich

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Re: RoboCup Humanoid Soccer League May Newsletter
by 裴瑞霖 07 Jun '26

07 Jun '26

Hello, I'm the captain of Team Water, which will participate in the RoboCup Humanoid Soccer League in South. Korea I'd like to inquire that since the passports and visas of our participating players haven't been processed yet, we can't fill in the passport numbers and passport expiration dates during the registration on the official website. The previous email informed me that the new registration deadline for our "Water" team is June 9th. Could you extend the deadline further? Or can we fill in the passport numbers and expiration dates temporarily first, and then you can send it back for us to re - fill in the correct numbers and expiration dates after we get the passports.

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Re: RoboCup Humanoid Soccer League May Newsletter
by 裴瑞霖 07 Jun '26

07 Jun '26

您好，我是将在将在韩国参加人形机器人足球世界杯联赛的Water队队长，现在想询问一下由于参赛的队员护照和签证还没有办理好，目前在官网注册中无法填写护照编号和护照到期日，先前的邮件告知我我所在的“Water”队新的注册截止日期为6月9日，您方能再往后延期一段时间吗或者是我方先暂时填写护照编号和到期时间，等到办理好之后您方再进行打回，我们再重新填写正确的编号和到期时间。

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Inquiry About Protective Head Cover for Humanoid Robot
by hong li 30 May '26

30 May '26

Dear RoboCup Humanoid League Organizing Committee, I would like to inquire whether it is permitted to add a protective cover or soft protective frame around the robot’s head for safety purposes. The purpose of this structure is only to protect the cameras and sensors from damage in case the robot falls during testing or matches. The protection would be lightweight and designed not to create safety risks or interfere with gameplay. Could you please let us know whether such protective head coverings are allowed under the current competition rules? Thank you very much for your time and assistance. Best regards, Hong

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RoboCup Humanoid Soccer League May Newsletter No.2
by Francesco Petri 26 May '26

26 May '26

Dear HSL Teams, We are now barely over a month away from the World Championship in Incheon. We have a few announcements to help everyone prepare at their best for the first worldwide event of the Humanoid Soccer League. <https://md.fachschaften.org/Kni9kv56SxW_p8Vqg4SHeA?both#Rules-release>Rules release We are pleased to announce the 1.0 release of the HSL rules. We expect this release to represent the definitive version of the function of the rules. There will be a follow-up release closer to the competition that will focus on proofreading and clearing inconsistencies, but the core mechanics of the rules will not change. You can read the current release at https://github.com/RoboCup-HumanoidSoccerLeague/HSL-Rules/releases/tag/rule…, and the latest work-in-progress at https://github.com/RoboCup-HumanoidSoccerLeague/HSL-Rules/blob/main/Rules.p… <https://md.fachschaften.org/Kni9kv56SxW_p8Vqg4SHeA?both#Open-Research-Chall…>Open Research Challenge RoboCup 2026 will host an optional Open Research Challenge dedicated to showcasing contributions for the benefit of the league. Teams can present any work of theirs that they believe is relevant to the community, even if it’s not directly related to winning games. Contributions on the topic of safety are especially welcome. You can read the latest version of the challenge rules at https://github.com/RoboCup-HumanoidSoccerLeague/HSL-Rules/blob/main/Challen… We hope to see numerous contributions to help the development of our newly born league. <https://md.fachschaften.org/Kni9kv56SxW_p8Vqg4SHeA?both#Registration-remind…>Registration reminder We would like to remind the teams that the normal registration deadline is *one week from now*, on *June 2nd*. During the late registration period, only already-registered teams will be able to add members, while *new teams will be unable to register*. Please make sure your team is registered by the deadline. You should have received a registration link in your team’s email. If you have any questions, please reach out to registration(a)robocup.org or on Discord. <https://md.fachschaften.org/Kni9kv56SxW_p8Vqg4SHeA?both#Jersey-submission-r…>Jersey submission reminder The other close deadline is that for jersey design submission, which is due by *June 1st*. Teams that haven’t submitted a design should do so as soon as possible by sending an email to hsl_tc(a)lists.robocup.org As per the previous newsletter, robots must maintain neutral, non-reflective bodies and wear tank top-style jerseys covering at least 50% of the upper body. These jerseys must feature a clear primary color, display unique player numbers on both the front and back, and remain easily distinguishable from the opposing team and officials. Goalkeepers must be uniquely marked, and while sponsorship logos are permitted, they must not interfere with the primary color or visibility of player numbers. Each team is required to provide two distinct solid color designs for approval; please ensure these jersey designs are submitted to the TC mailing list by the June 1st deadline. Mock-up designs are also acceptable. Best regards, Francesco Petri on behalf of the HSL Technical Committee -- *Fai crescere le giovani ricercatrici e i giovani ricercatori*** *con il 5 per mille alla Sapienza* Scrivi il codice fiscale dell'Università *80209930587 **Cinque per mille <https://www.uniroma1.it/it/node/23149>*

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Inquiry About Invitation Letter for Major Individual Registration
by hong li 21 May '26

21 May '26

Dear RoboCup 2026 Organizing Committee, I would like to inquire about the “Major Individual” registration category. If a faculty member registers as a Major Individual participant and completes the registration payment, would they be eligible to receive an official invitation letter for visa application purposes? Thank you for your time and assistance. Best regards, Hong

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Issue Subscribing to OC Mailing List and Team Jersey Submission
by hong li 21 May '26

21 May '26

Dear Humanoid League Organizing Committee, I hope you are doing well. The deadline for the team jersey design submission is approaching, but I am currently unable to subscribe to the OC mailing list, which prevents me from submitting our design materials. I have already contacted the OC mailing list owner regarding this issue, but unfortunately I have not yet received any response. Since the submission deadline is getting close, I would greatly appreciate your assistance or guidance on how we can complete the jersey design submission in time. Thank you very much for your help. Best regards, Hong, BigHeroX

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Inquiry About Team Jersey Design Submission Format
by 이후석 21 May '26

21 May '26

Dear Humanoid League Organizing Committee, We are KHUBER (Kyung Hee University), participating in the Small Robot Division for the first time at RoboCup 2026. As first-time applicants, we are not yet familiar with the standard practices for some of the submission requirements, and we would like to ask for clarification regarding the jersey submission due June 1st. Specifically, we would like to confirm three points: 1. What exactly should the "jersey design" file contain? For example, is it a flat 2D color mockup of the jersey (front and back views), a 3D render on the robot, a physical photo, or something else? 2. What file format is expected (PDF, PNG, etc.), and should both color variants be combined into a single file or sent separately? 3. Is hsl_tc(a)lists.robocup.org the correct address to send the jersey design files to, or should they be submitted elsewhere? We want to make sure our submission meets the Committee's expectations. Thank you for your guidance, and we look forward to the competition in Incheon. Best regards, Hooseok Lee Team KHUBER, Kyung Hee University

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[RoboCup - humanoid] Registration Confirmation
by Bodee Davis 14 May '26

14 May '26

Dear RoboCup Organizing Committee, I am Bodee Davis, a team member of WolverBot Kickers from the University of Michigan. I am emailing to inform you that despite great time, effort, and dedication from our team members and supporters, we cannot confirm we will be unable to complete a working robot prior to the start of the competition. We would love to be able to send team members to view the event and connect with and meet others in preparation for next year's event. Thank you again for all of your time and help. Best regards, Bodee Davis

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RoboCup Humanoid Soccer League May Newsletter
by Sam Griffiths 13 May '26

13 May '26

Greetings Humanoid Soccer League (HSL) Teams! As we move closer to our historic debut in Incheon, South Korea, we have several critical operational updates for all qualified and participating teams. Please review these five key areas to ensure your team is ready for the pitch this June. 1. Jerseys (Extended Submission Due Date: June 1st) Per Rule 4.1, robots must maintain neutral, non-reflective bodies and wear tank top-style jerseys covering at least 50% of the upper body. These jerseys must feature a clear primary color, display unique player numbers on both the front and back, and remain easily distinguishable from the opposing team and officials. Goalkeepers must be uniquely marked, and while sponsorship logos are permitted, they must not interfere with the primary color or visibility of player numbers. Each team is required to provide two distinct solid color designs for approval; please ensure these jersey designs are submitted to the TC mailing list by the June 1st deadline. 2. The Booster Robotics Robot Pool We are excited to confirm the Booster Robotics Robot Pool for HSL 2026. This initiative supports teams that may not yet have their own full fleet of hardware. Available Models: A pool of K1 and T1 humanoid models will be provided by Booster Robotics. For teams that bring 2 K1 robots, they will be eligible to receive up to 3 robots from the pool. For teams that bring 1 T1 robot, they will be eligible to receive up to 2 robots from the pool. For more information, contact Booster Robotics directly. 3. Shipping Information Logistics planning for transporting your robots to South Korea is now underway. Visit https://2026.robocup.org/news/?q=%2Fnews%2F&mod=document&uid=5 for more information. 4. Updated Penalty Rules: Improving Game Safety and Clarity The penalty system has been restructured to better distinguish between tactical fouls and safety violations. Standard in-game infractions are now signaled with a blue card and result in a time penalty. For more serious concerns involving dangerous behavior that risks damage to the field, participants, or other robots, referees will issue yellow or red cards to specific robots. While yellow cards serve as a warning for high-risk play, a direct red card will be issued at the referee’s discretion if a collision causes actual damage or if there is a high danger of recurrence. These changes ensure a safer environment while keeping the game fluid for all teams. 5. Team Posters Every team is encouraged to bring a physical poster to the competition. Format: Preferred A3 format. A4 and similar US formats are also accepted. The poster must be containing the team’s contribution, focused on the current year, to the RoboCup event to share their contributions with the other teams. Teams are responsible for printing their own posters and bringing them to the competition. Best Regards, Sam Griffiths On behalf of the HSL Technical Committee

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[CFP] Call for Workshops & Tutorials: Humanoids 2026 Conference
by Ross Mead 08 May '26

08 May '26

CALL FOR WORKSHOPS & TUTORIALS: - What: 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots - When: December 6-9, 2026 - Where: Santa Clara, California, USA - Web: https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org — IMPORTANT DATES: - Aug. 3, 2026: Workshop/tutorial proposal deadline - Sep. 28, 2026: Notification of workshop/tutorial acceptance/rejection - Dec. 7, 2026: Humanoids 2026 workshops/tutorials — Dear colleagues, We are very pleased to invite you to contribute proposals for half-day or full-day workshops/tutorials to the 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots to be held December 6-9, 2026 in Santa Clara, California, USA. WORKSHOPS & TUTORIALS: The workshop and tutorial sessions are aimed at exploring the frontiers of recent or emerging topics related to humanoid robotics, with relevant topics detailed below. We encourage workshops and tutorials that will promote exchanges and interactions between presenters and participants. Proposals with a diverse set of speakers, including a balance between (i) junior and senior presenters, (ii) genders, (iii) geographic location, (iv) race and ethnicity, and (v) industry and academia, will be preferred. OVERVIEW: Humanoids 2026 aims at bringing together top researchers from humanoid robotics and related disciplines with leading companies in the field. In light of a year of rapidly evolving humanoid technologies with several new platforms coming onto the market and bringing us closer to a wider real-world deployment. Our community envisions innovative areas in humanoid robotics that lie at the intersection of general-purpose physical, cognitive, and motor capabilities, while also considering the scientific understanding of interactions with humanoid and anthropomorphic systems. SCHEDULE: The conference will be organized as a 4-day event opening on December 6th (Sunday) with public panels, seminars, and hackathons, followed by workshops and tutorials on December 7th (Monday), followed by 2 days December 8th-9th (Tuesday-Wednesday) for the main conference with plenaries, keynotes, oral and interactive sessions, and industry events. A centrally located exhibition will feature the latest humanoid technology from both industry and academia. TOPICS: We invite workshops/tutorials in all areas related to humanoid robotics, including, but not limited to: - Human biomechanics and motor control, human body and behavior modeling - Bionic / human-inspired design principles for humanoids - Human-inspired robot control - Whole-body dynamics and control - Optimization, optimal control, and model predictive control methods - Learning methods for humanoid robots - Robot modeling for locomotion and/or manipulation - Exoskeleton / wearable robot design and control - Prosthesis design and control - Physical and social human-humanoid interaction - Dynamic legged locomotion (bipeds, quadrupeds, etc.) - Loco-manipulation, legged manipulation - Dual arm dexterous manipulation - Design, control, and application of multi-finger hands - Stability and robustness of humanoid and legged robots and humans - Simulation and physics-based animations from computer graphics - Humanoid heads and faces, geminoids - Novel materials, mechanisms, and actuators for humanoids - Perception for humanoids - Human-centered robotic studies and applications - Neuro-robotics and brain-robot interfaces for humanoids and humans - Real-world applications for humanoid robots (industry, healthcare, home, space, disaster response) - Benchmarks, performance indicators for humanoid robots - Ethical and social challenges of humanoid robot deployment - Long-term deployment of humanoid, bipedal, or dual arm manipulation robots EXHIBITION: Industry leaders are eager to see your organization’s latest developments, connect, learn, and collaborate. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a strong, in-person impression. For more information contact Hall-Erickson, Inc: humanoids(a)heiexpo.com <HUMANOIDS(a)heiexpo.com> MORE INFORMATION: For more information, please visit the conference contributions webpage ( https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org/call-for-workshops-and-tutorials) or contact the Workshop Chairs: Enrico Mingo Hoffman, Yan Gu, and Rafael Cisneros-Limón (humanoids2026-wt(a)ieee.org). We look forward to your contributions to Humanoids 2026! — The Humanoids 2026 General Chairs: - Andra Keay (Silicon Valley Robotics) - Ross Mead (Semio)

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Assistance Needed: Registration Waiver & Team Name Change (Team Mobilio-ZETIN)
by 김민성 01 May '26

01 May '26

Dear RoboCup Organizers, Technical Committee, and fellow teams, I apologize for using the general mailing list for a registration matter, but I am writing to seek urgent assistance. I previously contacted registration(a)robocup.org regarding our CVENT registration but have not yet received a reply. With the early registration deadline (May 4th) fast approaching, I am following up here to ensure we can complete our process on time. My name is Min-seong Kim, the Team Leader representing the University of Seoul in the Humanoid Soccer League (Large Division). We have two pending administrative issues: *1. First-Time Attendee Waiver (Urgent)* As a new team participating in the international RoboCup for the first time, we qualify for the team registration fee waiver. However, in our CVENT portal, the "First Time Attendees" field is currently empty ("–––"), and the system is requesting the standard team registration fee. *2. Team Name Change* We also requested to officially change our registered team name from "ZETIN" to *"Mobilio-ZETIN"*. We are ready to complete our registration and payment, but we are holding off until the waiver is properly applied to our CVENT account. Could anyone from the organizing committee please advise us on how to proceed or help update our status before the May 4th deadline? Thank you very much for your understanding and assistance. Best regards, Min-seong Kim Team Leader, Mobilio-ZETIN University of Seoul

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Inquiry Regarding Partial Team Registration for RoboCup
by hong li 30 Apr '26

30 Apr '26

Dear RoboCup Organizing Committee, I hope this message finds you well. We are currently preparing our team registration for the upcoming RoboCup competition. However, we have encountered a practical issue: several of our team members’ passports have recently expired and are currently under expedited renewal. Given the time constraints, we would like to ask whether it is possible to proceed with the registration using only the members whose passports are currently valid, and then update or add the remaining members once their new passports are issued. We would greatly appreciate your guidance on whether this arrangement is acceptable, and if there are any specific procedures we should follow to ensure compliance with registration requirements. Thank you very much for your understanding and support. Best regards, lihong, BigHeroX

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Humanoid Robot
by Thành Vinh Đỗ 30 Apr '26

30 Apr '26

Unitree G1 Comp

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[CFP] Humanoids 2026 Conference
by Ross Mead 25 Apr '26

25 Apr '26

CALL FOR PAPERS: - What: 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots - When: December 6-9, 2026 - Where: Santa Clara, California, USA - Web: https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org — IMPORTANT DATES: - Jul. 24, 2026: Paper submission deadline - Jul. 27, 2026: Supplementary video deadline (optional) - Oct. 6, 2026: Notification of paper acceptance/rejection - Oct. 16, 2026: Early-bird registration deadline - Oct. 26, 2026: Camera-ready paper deadline - Dec. 6-9, 2026: Humanoids 2026 conference — Dear colleagues, We are very pleased to invite you to contribute to the 2026 IEEE RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots to be held in Santa Clara, California, USA, from December 6 through December 9, 2026. OVERVIEW: Humanoids 2026 aims at bringing together top researchers from humanoid robotics and related disciplines with leading companies in the field. In light of a year of rapidly evolving humanoid technologies with several new platforms coming onto the market and bringing us closer to a wider real-world deployment. Our community envisions innovative areas in humanoid robotics that lie at the intersection of general-purpose physical, cognitive, and motor capabilities, while also considering the scientific understanding of interactions with humanoid and anthropomorphic systems. FORMAT: The conference will be organized as a 4-day event opening on December 6th (Sunday) with public panels, seminars, and hackathons, followed by workshops and tutorials on December 7th (Monday), followed by 2 days December 8th-9th (Tuesday-Wednesday) for the main conference with plenaries, keynotes, oral and interactive sessions, and industry events. A centrally located exhibition will feature the latest humanoid technology from both industry and academia. TOPICS: We invite papers in all areas related to humanoid robotics, including, but not limited to: - Human biomechanics and motor control, human body and behavior modeling - Bionic / human-inspired design principles for humanoids - Human-inspired robot control - Whole-body dynamics and control - Optimization, optimal control, and model predictive control methods - Learning methods for humanoid robots - Robot modeling for locomotion and/or manipulation - Exoskeleton / wearable robot design and control - Prosthesis design and control - Physical and social human-humanoid interaction - Dynamic legged locomotion (bipeds, quadrupeds, etc.) - Loco-manipulation, legged manipulation - Dual arm dexterous manipulation - Design, control, and application of multi-finger hands - Stability and robustness of humanoid and legged robots and humans - Simulation and physics-based animations from computer graphics - Humanoid heads and faces, geminoids - Novel materials, mechanisms, and actuators for humanoids - Perception for humanoids - Human-centered robotic studies and applications - Neuro-robotics and brain-robot interfaces for humanoids and humans - Real-world applications for humanoid robots (industry, healthcare, home, space, disaster response) - Benchmarks, performance indicators for humanoid robots - Ethical and social challenges of humanoid robot deployment - Long-term deployment of humanoid, bipedal, or dual arm manipulation robots PAPERS: The paper submission deadline is July 24th, 2026, Anywhere on Earth (AOE). The maximum paper length is 8 pages, including references; additional pages are not permitted. Papers must be submitted in a PDF format; the maximum paper PDF file size is 6 MB. Papers can be submitted via PaperPlaza: https://ras.papercept.net/conferences/scripts/start.pl SUPPLEMENTARY VIDEOS: Each paper can be accompanied by one (1) optional supplementary video. You may upload or re-upload this attachment up to three (3) days after the paper submission deadline (i.e. by July 27th, 2026, AOE). Videos must be submitted in an MP4, MPG, or MPEG format; the maximum video file size is 20 MB. PAPER PRESENTATIONS: Accepted papers will be presented either in single-track oral sessions or in interactive poster sessions. All accepted papers will appear in the proceedings of the conference and on IEEE Xplore without distinction. MORE INFORMATION: For more information, please visit the conference contributions webpage (https://2026.ieee-humanoids.org/call-for-papers) or contact the Program Chairs: Luis Sentis, Serena Ivaldi, and Gentiane Venture (humanoids2026-tc(a)ieee.org). We look forward to your contributions to Humanoids 2026! — The Humanoids 2026 General Chairs: - Andra Keay (Silicon Valley Robotics) - Ross Mead (Semio)

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Re: schedule and registration details
by Reinaldo A. C. Bianchi 22 Apr '26

22 Apr '26

Dear Mingyu, Schedule is finalized by the local organization, usually closer to the competition. What I can say is that USUALLY we have two days of warm up and four days of competition. This would be warm up on 30th of June and 1st of July, and competition from 2nd to July 5th. The symposium will be on July 6th. The picking up of your badges and other material you receive after registration is on the first day of the warmup, June 30th. I did not understand the on site registration question. On site registration is not for teams, and is only to add extra members on a team. I don’t think is anything your team will have to do. If you have any more questions feel free to contact us again. Best regards, Reinaldo On 21 Apr 2026, at 04:32, 胡明宇 <1278622850(a)qq.com> wrote: Dear Committee, I hope this email finds you well. Thank you for your previous reply and assistance. We have paid for RoboCup in Korea. To ensure our team can make the necessary travel arrangements, we have some questions regarding the schedule and registration details: We note that the competition is scheduled from June 30th to July 6th. Could you please provide a detailed agenda? Specifically, we need to confirm: * The schedule for pre-competition debugging/testing. * Whether on-site registration is required on June 29th (the day before the competition). Best wishes, Mingyu Hu <https://wx.mail.qq.com/home/index?t=readmail_businesscard_midpage&nocheck=t…> [http://thirdqq.qlogo.cn/ek_qqapp/AQV3Ux6vMkk0ZmYtJCQwM1WwvPKKnE7cLAhApbiafY…] 胡明宇 1278622850(a)qq.com 原始邮件 ________________________________ 发件人：Reinaldo A. C. Bianchi <rbianchi(a)fei.edu.br> 发件时间：2026年3月5日 03:22 收件人：rc-hl-tc(a)lists.robocup.org <rc-hl-tc(a)lists.robocup.org> 抄送：robocup-humanoid(a)lists.robocup.org <robocup-humanoid(a)lists.robocup.org> 主题：Important: Please hold on travel arrangements for RoboCup 2026 – HSL Update Dear Humanoid Soccer League Teams, We are writing to inform you that there are currently some pending logistical details regarding the Humanoid Soccer League (HSL) arrangements for this year's RoboCup. We are in active communication with the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) to finalize these matters. While we work toward a resolution, we kindly request that you hold off on making any non-refundable flight or hotel reservations for the time being. We anticipate having full clarity within the next few days and will provide you with an update as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we ensure everything is in order for the competition. Best regards, The HSL Technical Committee Esta mensagem, juntamente com qualquer outra informação anexada, é confidencial e protegida por lei. Somente os seus destinatários estão autorizados a usá-la. Se você não for o destinatário, por favor, informe o remetente e, em seguida, apague a mensagem, observando que não há autorização para usar, copiar, armazenar, encaminhar, imprimir ou tomar qualquer ação baseada no seu conteúdo. Esta mensagem, juntamente com qualquer outra informação anexada, é confidencial e protegida por lei. Somente os seus destinatários estão autorizados a usá-la. Se você não for o destinatário, por favor, informe o remetente e, em seguida, apague a mensagem, observando que não há autorização para usar, copiar, armazenar, encaminhar, imprimir ou tomar qualquer ação baseada no seu conteúdo. Esta mensagem, juntamente com qualquer outra informação anexada, é confidencial e protegida por lei. Somente os seus destinatários estão autorizados a usá-la. Se você não for o destinatário, por favor, informe o remetente e, em seguida, apague a mensagem, observando que não há autorização para usar, copiar, armazenar, encaminhar, imprimir ou tomar qualquer ação baseada no seu conteúdo.

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[RoboCup] Reminder: Please fill out the rule survey by April 15th
by Sebastian Stelter 11 Apr '26

11 Apr '26

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Inquiry Regarding Exact AdultSize Field and Goal Dimensions for the Upcoming Competition – Wuhan University Robotics Team
by 邓茵姬 09 Apr '26

09 Apr '26

Dear Humanoid League Technical Committee and RoboCup Organizing Committee, We hope this email finds you well. We are the robotics team from Wuhan University in China, and we are currently making active preparations for the upcoming RoboCup competition. While carefully reviewing the official rulebook, we noticed that the dimensions for the L-Field (Large Field) and the corresponding Large Goals are provided as allowed ranges rather than exact fixed values. Specifically: L-Field Size: Length (14 to 22 meters) and Width (9 to 14 meters). Large Goal Dimensions: Depth (1.0 to 2.0 meters), Width (2.6 to 3.1 meters), and Height (1.8 to 2.0 meters). In order to optimize our robots' calibration and ensure that our training environment simulates the actual competition scenarios as closely as possible, we would respectfully like to inquire about the exact dimensions that will be used in the official matches this year. If the specific setup has not yet been finalized, any preliminary guidance or information on the most likely configuration would be immensely helpful to our preparation. Thank you very much for your time, hard work, and continuous support for all participating teams. We look forward to your kind reply. Sincerely, Robotics Team of Wuhan University, China

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RoboCup Humanoid Soccer League April Newsletter
by Reinaldo A. C. Bianchi 06 Apr '26

06 Apr '26

Dear HSL team members, RoboCup is getting closer every day and the registration system is now open. All teams that have successfully qualified and are in the list at the HSL webpage (https://hsl.robocup.org/qualified-teams/) should have received a CVENT invite by now and therefore be able to register their team. If your team is still provisional qualified, and you have sent the additional material required, please contact the TCs. Due to issues in the recent years, the person assigned as team leader must register with the team and also be joining as a participant during the event. If you need to update your team leader to meet these requirements, please contact the TC mailing list so we can make the necessary adjustments. Please give us the info before you start with the registration of the team and its members as it is much easier to give you a new invitation slot instead of changing an existing one. If your team is competing for the first time at an international RoboCup event, be aware that there are First Time Fee Waivers. These will eliminate the need to pay the team registration fee (member fees still apply), but neither the team, nor a single team member can have previously taken part in an international event. If you think you are eligible, please get in contact with the TCs, so that we can guide you through the process. Registration Timeline ---------------------------- Early Registration: until May 4th Regular Registration: May 5th - Jun 2 Late Registration: Jun 3 - Jun 16 (additional members only - no new teams) Pricing & Visa letters ---------------------------- More info about the fees, visa letters and other registration related information can be found on the CVENT webpage. Please note that the competition will take place in Incheon, Republic of Korea, but due to ongoing updates to last year's materials, you may still find occasional references to Brazil at the website: https://web.cvent.com/event/4f86f2fa-cfac-446d-aa11-c1f712e4ece8 Submission of Jersey Design --------------------------------------- Per Rule 4.1, robots must maintain neutral, non-reflective bodies and wear tank top-style jerseys covering at least 50% of the upper body. These jerseys must feature a clear primary color, display unique player numbers on both the front and back, and remain easily distinguishable from the opposing team and officials. Goalkeepers must be uniquely marked, and while sponsorship logos are permitted, they must not interfere with the primary color or visibility of player numbers. Each team is required to provide two distinct solid color designs for approval; please ensure these jersey designs are submitted to the TC mailing list by the May 1st deadline. Minor rules adjustment still going -------------------------------------------- Please note that minor adjustments to the competition rules are still underway as we finalize the technical details. We are working to ensure the guidelines are clear and comprehensive, and we plan to have the official rulebook completed and available by May 1st. Thank you for your patience and for your continued contributions to the community. For the latest rules please go to: https://github.com/RoboCup-HumanoidSoccerLeague/HSL-Rules/ Penalty rules ----------------- We have received feedback that the current penalty rules are too complex and make it difficult for teams to transition. We are therefore working on a revised version of these rules. In order to find a system that feels fair and balanced to all participants, we would like to hear your opinion. We propose two different options: Option 1: Remove the incremental time penalty system and only issue fixed length time penalties, yellow cards and red cards. This is similar to the system used by the former Humanoid league. Option 2: Remove yellow and red cards and only issue fixed length or incremental time penalties. This is similar to the system used by the former SPL. Please let us know which of these options you prefer by filling out the following survey. Please only leave one response per team: https://forms.gle/R5356GY8WRwmx4d79 We are streamlining our communications! ------------------------------------------------------- While both the SPL and Humanoid lists are currently in use, please note that robocup-humanoid(a)lists.robocup.org is the definitive official mailing list and the one that will remain active. If you received this newsletter through a different list, we strongly encourage you to subscribe to the robocup-humanoid list to ensure you stay connected. This consolidated channel is now the central hub for all technical discussions, competition updates, and community announcements moving forward. Also, we have new emails for the HSL committees: Technical Committee : hsl_tc(a)lists.robocup.org Executive Committee : hsl_ec(a)lists.robocup.org Organization Committee : hsl_oc(a)lists.robocup.org The existing lists will continue to function until this year's competition to allow for a smooth transition; however, we encourage all members to migrate their communications to the new address as soon as possible. Clubbing ------------ To ensure a high level of competition and allow everyone the opportunity to participate, teams that currently have an insufficient number of robots are strongly encouraged to merge and form collaborative collectives. This "clubbing" of teams allows for the pooling of hardware resources and technical expertise, creating a more robust and competitive environment for all involved. Any teams interested in exploring a potential merger should contact the Organizing Committee (OC) directly to facilitate the matching process and coordinate logistics. Finally: Submit Your Team Logo ------------------------------------------ To ensure your team is professionally represented both on the pitch and across our digital platforms, we kindly request that all participating teams submit their official team logos. These assets are essential for configuring the GameController interface and for our official Social Media presence. Please upload a high-resolution version of your logo in PNG format (preferably with a transparent background) to the following link: https://nc.uni-bremen.de/index.php/s/bwNJyZnJB2Emc3Y In case of any open questions or issues, please do not hesitate to contact any committee member. Looking forward to seeing you in Incheon, TCs of the RoboCup Humanoid Soccer League TC mailing list email: hsl_tc(a)lists.robocup.org Esta mensagem, juntamente com qualquer outra informação anexada, é confidencial e protegida por lei. Somente os seus destinatários estão autorizados a usá-la. Se você não for o destinatário, por favor, informe o remetente e, em seguida, apague a mensagem, observando que não há autorização para usar, copiar, armazenar, encaminhar, imprimir ou tomar qualquer ação baseada no seu conteúdo.

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HighTorque Robotics is now a RoboCup League Partner — Special Pricing for Incheon 2026
by 施玟 03 Apr '26

03 Apr '26

Dear RoboCup-Humanoid Official, I'm Wen from HighTorque Robotics. We're pleased to share that HighTorque has officially joined the RoboCup Humanoid Robot Program as a RoboCup League Partner. 🏆 Hardware — built for competition Our Mini Pi+ Pro won the Humanoid League Small Division at RoboCup German Open 2026 — powering ZJUDancer to a victory in the final. • 22 DOF, compliant with league standards; supports running, dribbling, and blocking • 65cm / 13kg with proprietary high-performance joints and precise force control • ZED Mini + NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX • Hot-swap battery; 1-hour runtime at 0.5 m/s 💻 Software — full-stack and open All our resources are open on Github: a unified framework covering motion control, vision, behavior decision-making, and multi-robot communication, with Sim2Real support via Isaac Lab and MuJoCo. • Multi-level open APIs for deep customization • One-click deployment with full SDK and system initialization • Structured docs: environment setup → algorithm development → competition SOP 🇰🇷 RoboCup 2026 Incheon — exclusive team pricing As a RoboCup League Partner, we're committed to growing the humanoid robotics community — and making it easier for every team to compete at the highest level. • 1 unit — $6,750 (10% off) • 2 units — $12,750 (15% off) • 5 units — $30,000 (20% off) Includes 3-year warranty. Details and application: Humanoid Robot Program | RoboCup Please find our product brochure attached. Happy to answer any questions. Best, Wen RoboCup Operations Team, HighTorque Robotics 高擎机电施玟

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Inquiry Regarding Humanoid League Qualification / Invitations for RoboCup 2026 Korea
by hong li 29 Mar '26

29 Mar '26

Dear RoboCup Humanoid League Organizing Committee, I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of Team BigHeroX, I would like to kindly inquire whether the list of qualified teams for the Humanoid League at RoboCup 2026 in Korea has been officially released, or if invitation letters have already been sent to selected teams. We would greatly appreciate any updates regarding the current status or expected timeline for these announcements, as this information is important for our preparation and planning. Thank you very much for your time and support. We look forward to your reply. Best regards, Team BigHeroX

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Important: Please hold on travel arrangements for RoboCup 2026 – HSL Update
by Reinaldo A. C. Bianchi 23 Mar '26

23 Mar '26

Dear Humanoid Soccer League Teams, We are writing to inform you that there are currently some pending logistical details regarding the Humanoid Soccer League (HSL) arrangements for this year's RoboCup. We are in active communication with the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) to finalize these matters. While we work toward a resolution, we kindly request that you hold off on making any non-refundable flight or hotel reservations for the time being. We anticipate having full clarity within the next few days and will provide you with an update as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we ensure everything is in order for the competition. Best regards, The HSL Technical Committee Esta mensagem, juntamente com qualquer outra informação anexada, é confidencial e protegida por lei. Somente os seus destinatários estão autorizados a usá-la. Se você não for o destinatário, por favor, informe o remetente e, em seguida, apague a mensagem, observando que não há autorização para usar, copiar, armazenar, encaminhar, imprimir ou tomar qualquer ação baseada no seu conteúdo.

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KURA TDP
by Saif Dhafer Mubarak Saeed Alameri 16 Feb '26

16 Feb '26

Dear Committee Members, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to kindly follow up on my previous request regarding the Team Description Paper submission. As mentioned earlier, I mistakenly submitted the wrong version of the document and requested permission to replace it with the correct version. I would greatly appreciate any update on the status of this request. Please let me know if any further action or information is required from my side. Additionally, I have not received the list of teams that I should review for their applications. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Best regards, Saif Alameri

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RoboCup 2026 HSL Rules – v0.1 Preliminary Release
by Heinrich Mellmann 11 Feb '26

11 Feb '26

Dear teams, the first preliminary release of the RoboCup 2026 Humanoid Soccer League rules (v0.1) is now available. The rules are not final and will be updated based on ongoing TC discussions and team feedback. Any questions or comments are welcome via GitHub or Discord. Latest version: https://github.com/RoboCup-HumanoidSoccerLeague/HSL-Rules/releases Best regards, Heinrich Mellmann On behalf of the Humanoid Soccer League Technical Committee. -- Dipl.-Math., Dipl.-Inf. Heinrich Mellmann Institut für Informatik Adaptive Systeme (RUD25, Raum 3.110) Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Unter den Linden 6 Telefon: +49 (0)30 2093-41173 10099 Berlin E-mail: mellmann(a)informatik.hu-berlin.de URL: http://www.heinrich-mellmann.de http://naoth.de

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UPDATE: German Open - Register Until February 6, 2026
by Heinrich Mellmann 05 Feb '26

05 Feb '26

Dear Teams, here are few updates for the HSL at the German Open. 1. Registration ----------------------------------------- **REMINDER:** the Deadline for team and early member registration is **February 6, 2026** Please visit the registration site for more details: https://portal.robocup.de/registry We already have **13 registered teams** in all tree divisions (small, middle and large). If your team is not registered yet, **DO IT NOW!!!** Its going to be a great event! 2. Booster Pool & Repairs ----------------------------------------- We have great news: Booster Robotics will be the GermanOpen and will provide a pool of robots that teams can borrow for the games and will offer robot repairs. The current plan for the pool is: - 10 x Booster K1 - 6 x Booster T1 3. Maxtronics NAO-Clinic ----------------------------------------- More great news (in case you didn't read the official announcement by Maxtronics): Maxtronics (former Aldebaran) will provide a NAO-clinic at the German Open! So bring your NAOs, we will have great games in the small-Division! 4. Fields ----------------------------------------- We are planing for 3 Fields: * Field A: - Division: small - Goal: 1,8m x 1,2m - Field size (field lines): 9.0m x 6.0m - Turf: 8-12mm * Field B: - Division: middle - Goal: 2,4m x 1,6m - Field size (field lines): 9.0m x 6.0m - Turf: 20–30mm * Field C: - Division: middle, large - Goal: 2,6m x 1,8m (HL Adult size goals) - Field size (field lines): 14.0m x 9.0m - Turf: 20–30mm 5. Ball ----------------------------------------- We are planing to use the official FIFA world cup 26 ball. * small: - FIFA 26 Trionda Mini Ball, Size 1 - Examples: - International: https://store.fifa.com/product/fifa-world-cup-26-trionda-mini-ball - Germany: https://www.adidas.de/en/fifa-world-cup-26-trionda-mini-ball/JD8034.html * middle: - FIFA 26 Trionda Ball, Size 3 (as planed for the RoboCup) * large: - FIFA 26 Trionda Ball, Size 5 (as planed for the RoboCup) 6. Team Leader Meeting (Early Announcement) ----------------------------------------- We would like to invite team leaders of all registered teams to an online meeting where we would discuss the divisions, game schedule, ball and other issues and concerns. After the end of the team-registration phase, we will send around a questionnaire to find an appropriate date and time that works for all teams. Best, - Heinrich Local League Chair for Humanoid Soccer League (HSL). On behalf of the local German RoboCup Committee -- RoboCup Komitee Deutschland (RKD). -- Dipl.-Math., Dipl.-Inf. Heinrich Mellmann Institut für Informatik Adaptive Systeme (RUD25, Raum 3.110) Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Unter den Linden 6 Telefon: +49 (0)30 2093-41173 10099 Berlin E-mail: mellmann(a)informatik.hu-berlin.de URL: http://www.heinrich-mellmann.de http://naoth.de

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[RoboCup] Review team applications until Feb. 20th
by Sebastian Stelter 05 Feb '26

05 Feb '26

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HSL Rules Draft Update – January 31st, 2026
by Heinrich Mellmann 31 Jan '26

31 Jan '26

Dear teams, in the past weeks the Technical and the Executive Committee have done significant work on finalizing the rules for the Humanoid Soccer League rule book for RoboCup 2026. At the moment the last major point are being finalized. The first official draft of the rules is expected to be ready within the coming week and will be sent in a separate email. The most up-to-date version will always be available at: https://github.com/RoboCup-HumanoidSoccerLeague/HSL-Rules **IMPORTANT**: This is a work-in-progress draft and will be subject to ongoing revisions. --------------------------------------------- ## Key Decisions Made Based on recent Technical Committee meetings, here are the major decisions incorporated into this draft: ### Tournament Structure Due to the number of teams, it is likely that a full round robin is not possible. As such, a Swiss - or similar - tournament structure will likely be adopted. Seeding to be discussed at a later date. ### Whistle Detection Listening for the whistle will be included in the standard game of soccer: - Teams will only be expected to listen to the whistle for the transition of the game state from "set" to "playing", for kick-offs, drop-ball, and penalty kicks. - There will be a 10s delay for the "playing" signal from GameController. ### Communication Limits Communication between the robots is event-based with a limited number of packages available to each team during a game (like in SPL). The packet limits are set to allow HL teams to transition to limited event-based communication. - A team has a budget of 12.000 UDP messages per game. Each message should have maximum size of 512-byte. - Messages must be sent as UDP-broadcast and will be monitored by the GameController. ### Goal Dimensions at RoboCup 2026 Here are the decided dimensions of the goals to be used at RoboCup 2026. More details about allowable goal sizes are in the rules: * S Division - Small Field: `1.8m x 1.2m` * M Division - Small Field: `2.4m x 1.6m` - Medium Field: `2.4m x 1.8m` * L Division - Medium Field: `2.4m x 1.8m` - Large Field: `3m x 2m` (Large field unlikely at RC2026) **Note:** the goal sizes were chosen to allow for commercially available off-the-shelf goals to be used. ### Visual Referee (Former SPL) The visual referee will not be included in this year's main competition rules. It may be moved to a new challenge for 2026 and added to the roadmap for possible main rules inclusion. --------------------------------------------- ## What's Next This draft represents significant progress, but we expect further refinements based on team feedback and ongoing TC discussions. Please review the draft thoroughly and share your questions or concerns in #rule-book. We'll continue providing updates from our TC meetings to keep you informed of any changes. There will be more frequent updates in the RoboCup Official Discord Major - Soccer #announcements channel, with periodic newsletters sent out for major updates. --------------------------------------------- ## Website The new HSL Website is online: https://hsl.robocup.org/ In the next weeks it will be populated with more information and turned into a hub of the league. --------------------------------------------- ## Important Reminders * Registration Timeline: - Submission deadline: January 31st, 2026 (**TODAY**) - Team review period: February 3rd - 20th, 2026 - Announcement of qualified teams: March 2nd, 2026 --------------------------------------------- For questions regarding the rule book, please message #rule-book. For other inquiries, reach out via email or #ask-committees. Thank you for your patience and collaboration as we finalize these details! Best regards, Heinrich Mellmann and Sam Griffiths On behalf of the Humanoid Soccer League Technical Committee. -- Dipl.-Math., Dipl.-Inf. Heinrich Mellmann Institut für Informatik Adaptive Systeme (RUD25, Raum 3.110) Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Unter den Linden 6 Telefon: +49 (0)30 2093-41173 10099 Berlin E-mail: mellmann(a)informatik.hu-berlin.de URL: http://www.heinrich-mellmann.de http://naoth.de

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KURA submission
by Saif Dhafer Mubarak Saeed Alameri 30 Jan '26

30 Jan '26

Good evening, I hope this email finds you well, I have been trying to submit the form for the past three days, but it seems that there is an issue. Attached below are the required files for KURA submission for adult size humanoid football. If there is anything missing let me know. Youtube link: https://youtu.be/Z6yfrtWuiB0?si=M49CcNU5Gf3nnij2 Website link: https://kura.ae/ Best Regards, Saif Alameri

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Reminder: RoboCup Submissions close in 5 days!
by Sebastian Stelter 26 Jan '26

26 Jan '26

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Question Regarding Submitted Software Form
by hong li 23 Jan '26

23 Jan '26

Dear RoboCup Qualification Committee, I accidentally submitted the RoboCup 2026 software form before I had completed all entries. Some fields currently contain placeholders, and I have not saved a copy of my inputs. Could you please advise on how I should proceed? Is it possible to retrieve the data I have already entered so that I can update the form correctly? Thank you very much for your guidance. Best regards, BigHeroX

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RoboCup GermanOpen 2026 - Call for Participation
by Maike Paetzel-Prüsmann 23 Jan '26

23 Jan '26

RoboCup German Open 2026 Call for Participation - Major Leagues https://robocup.de/german-open Cologne Trade Fair, Cologne, Germany The 23nd RoboCup German Open 2026 will take place from March 10-14 in Cologne. Cologne with its welcoming vibe offers a captivating mix of culture, architecture, history, and lively atmosphere. From the awe-inspiring Cologne Cathedral — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — to its dynamic art scene and riverside cafés along the Rhine, the city invites exploration. For example, visitors can enjoy world-class museums, the walkable old town with many bars, or festive events like the Cologne Carnival. Cologne is a perfect destination for both history lovers and urban adventurers and a great host for RoboCup German Open 2026. Every regional and international Major team is cordially invited to take part in the event. ---------- RoboCup Major Leagues (international teams) ---------- After the team setup on March 10th, the competitions will take place from 11th to 14th of March 2026 in the following main leagues: • RoboCup Humanoid Soccer League • RoboCupSoccer Small Size League • RoboCupRescue Robot League • RoboCupIndustrial Smart Manufacturing League • RoboCup@Home League For Major team registration please visit: https://portal.robocup.de/registry Registration deadline *** January 31st, 2026 *** Late registration deadline (team members only) *** February 28th, 2026 ***. Teams are advised to arrange their own accommodation *** as early as possible *** as cost of accommodation is expected to rise in the run-up of the event. Most recent rule developments in all leagues, especially the Soccer and Smart Manufacturing Leagues will be considered for the competitions. Depending on sufficient interest from teams in participating, additional major leagues, such as the Middle Size League, may be offered. ---------- Further information on co-located events ---------- RoboCup German Open 2026 will be embedded in didacta 2026, which is Europe's largest education fair and most important continuing education event for teachers. Over 700 exhibitors from more than 60 countries will present their offerings in Cologne. Participants tickets to RoboCup German Open will include didacta tickets as well. The 2nd German Robotics Conference on AI-powered robotics, organized by the Robotics Institute Germany, will take place from March 11 to 13, 2026, parallel to the RoboCup German Open and in close proximity to it. ---------- RoboCup Junior (German teams) ---------- From March 12-14, 2026 the final event of the German RoboCupJunior Championship will be held at RoboCup German Open 2026 in Cologne. The best teams that have qualified in the nine previous German qualifying tournaments will take part. The best German Junior teams in the 2026 German Junior Final will qualify for RoboCup 2026 in South Korea and for the European RoboCupJunior Competition 2026 in Austria. ---------- Organization Committee ---------- - Oskar von Stryk (General Chair) - Julian Werner (Project Lead) - Alexander Ferrein (German RoboCup Committee, Spokesperson Major) The Major Leagues Organizing Committee: - Heinrich Mellmann (Humanoid Soccer League, former Humanoid & Standard Platform Leagues) - Nicolai Ommer (Small Size League) - Johannes Pellenz, Stefan May, Thomas Sander (Rescue Robot League & RMRC) - Sven Wachsmuth (@Home League) - Alexander Ferrein, Christoph Steup (Smart Manufacturing League) The Junior Leagues Organizing Committee: - Lara Trappmann - Oskar Kirmis - Niko Lockenwitz - Michelle Bialdyga - Christian Häußler - Lena Eickhoff - Stefanie Haupt ---------- Important dates ---------- - 2025-12-01 Major teams early registration starts - 2026-01-31 Major teams registration deadline, team member registration deadline - 2026-02-28 Late registration deadline (team members only) - 2026-03-10 Set-up day Major League teams - 2026-03-12 to 16 Competition days - 2026-03-14 Major and Junior finals The event is open to the public during all days from 9 am to 5 pm ---------- Contact ---------- Please contact germanopen(a)robocup.de for any questions. See you all at the 23rd RoboCup German Open 2026! Best regards, German RoboCup Committee

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Re: Inquiry Regarding Qualification Video Requirements forFirst-Time Humanoid League Participation
by Sebastian Stelter 22 Jan '26

22 Jan '26

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Inquiry Regarding Qualification Video Requirements for First-Time Humanoid League Participation
by hong li 22 Jan '26

22 Jan '26

Dear RoboCup Qualification Committee, We are writing to inquire about the qualification video requirements for the upcoming RoboCup Humanoid League, specifically regarding the demonstration of fall recovery behaviors. Our team is participating in the Humanoid League for the first time, and we are currently in the process of transitioning into humanoid robot development. At this stage, we have not yet completed the implementation of autonomous fall detection and get-up behaviors on a physical humanoid robot platform. However, we are able to demonstrate this capability within a simulation environment, including autonomous fall recovery behaviors consistent with the league’s recommended skill set. In addition, we can provide demonstrations of other core abilities using our current hardware and software systems. We would like to kindly ask whether the absence of a physical robot demonstration of fall recovery at this time, supplemented by a simulation-based demonstration, would affect our eligibility for qualification, given the provisions stated in the qualification guidelines for teams transitioning from other platforms or participating for the first time. We appreciate your time and consideration, and we would be grateful for any clarification or guidance you can provide. Kind regards, Team BigHeroX

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Robotics in Education Conference - Call for papers deadline extended to January 31.
by Gerndt, Reinhard 13 Jan '26

13 Jan '26

Dear All (please share), The 17th International Conference on Robotics in Education (RiE 2026) will take place April 15 - 17 2026 in Wolfenbuettel, Germany. RiE brings together academics, researchers, teachers, engineers, and industry experts from around the world to share ideas, exchange experiences, and present innovations in the field of robotics in education. Please consider presenting your research at RiE 2026. Suggested topics include, but are not limited to: * Robotics in school and its curricula * Educational robotics platforms * Problem-based learning and robotics * Didactic approaches in educational robotics * Exemplary robotics projects in classes * Best practices Robotics in education * Web-based and remote robotics and simulation * Assessment and evaluation of robotics activities * Integration of robotics in school curricula * Evaluation criteria and tools for measuring the impact * Constructivism/constructionism and robotics * Methodologies for teaching robotics * Robotics and AI in schools * Robotics contests and their educational impact * Robotics through edutainment and their educational value * Humanoid robots in education * Telerobotics in the classroom * Artificial intelligence with educational robotics Final deadline for paper submission will be January 31st 2026. For more details please refer to the conference website http://rie.science. Looking forward to seeing you at RiE2026. Reinhard Gerndt (RiE Conference Chair) Hint: The world's leading trade fair for the manufacturing industry, the ‘Hannover Messe’ will take place close by the week after and may be worth a visit afterwards (https://www.hannovermesse.de/en//)

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