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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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[RoboCup] Reminder: Please fill out the rule survey by April 15th
by Sebastian Stelter 12 Apr '26

12 Apr '26

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RoboCup Humanoid Soccer League April Newsletter
by Reinaldo A. C. Bianchi 07 Apr '26

07 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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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 01 Feb '26

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

26 Jan '26

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REMINDER: CfP RoboCup German Open 2026
by Heinrich Mellmann 26 Jan '26

26 Jan '26

Dear RoboCup teams, this is a reminder to register for RoboCup German Open 2026. The full call for participation is attached below. TL;DR - German Open website: https://robocup.de/german-open - Registration website: https://portal.robocup.de/registry - Registration deadline: **January 31st, 2026** - Late registration deadline (team members only): **February 28th, 2026** At the German Open we will host competition in all three divisions of the RoboCup Humanoid Soccer League. Additional information regarding the HSL competition and an invitation to an online pre-competition team leader meeting will follow shortly. This will be the first competition in the official RoboCup Humanoid Soccer League and I'm looking forward to seeing many of you at the German Open! Best regards, - Heinrich on behalf of the German RoboCup Committee Member, Technical Committee (HSL) League Chair, HSL – RoboCup German Open > RoboCup German Open 2026 > > Call for Participation - Major Leagues > > https://robocup.de/german-open <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 10^th, the competitions will take place > from 11^th to 14^th 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. > > ------------------------------- 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 > > ---------------------------- Co-located Events > ------------------------------------------------------ > > Parallel to the RoboCup German Open 2026 the second German Robotics > Conference of the Robotics Institute Germany (RIG) will take place. > The conference will bring together the leading German researchers in > AI-based robotics. > > The education fair “didacta”, will also take place in Halls 6 to 8, > between March 10-14, 2026. All participants will also have access to > didacta. > > ---------------------------- 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_ > <mailto:germanopen@robocup.de>for any questions. > > See you all at the 23rd RoboCup German Open 2026! > > Best regards, > > German RoboCup Committee > > > _______________________________________________ > RoboCup-worldwide in RoboCup.org Mailing list > To send a message to this list send email torobocup-worldwide(a)lists.robocup.org > To unsubscribe send an email torobocup-worldwide-leave(a)lists.robocup.org -- 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@informatik.hu-berlin.de URL:http://www.heinrich-mellmann.de http://naoth.de

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[RoboCup] Software survey now available
by Sebastian Stelter 09 Jan '26

09 Jan '26

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