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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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A Complete Humanoid Robotics Learning Program
by Sonia W 23 Jul '26

23 Jul '26

Dear colleagues, Enrollment is now open for the *Humanoid Robotics Masterclass 2026 <https://www.theconstruct.ai/humanoid-robotics-masterclass/?utm_source=roboc…>* . *Program:* Humanoid Robotics Masterclass 2026 *Format:* 6-month online program *Start Date:* September 2026 *Website:* https://theconstruct.ai/humanoid-robotics-masterclass/ <https://www.theconstruct.ai/humanoid-robotics-masterclass/?utm_source=roboc…> Humanoid robotics is rapidly becoming one of the most active areas of robotics research and development. However, there are still few structured, hands-on programs that teach engineers how to build and program a complete humanoid robot. To help bridge this gap, we are launching the *Humanoid Robotics Masterclass*, with the next cohort starting in *September 2026*. This Masterclass is a *6-month online program* designed for students, researchers, and engineers who want to develop practical skills across the complete humanoid robotics workflow. Participants will receive a *human-sized humanoid robot kit* (included in the tuition) and progressively build, integrate, and program their own robot throughout the program. The curriculum covers topics including: - Mechanical Design - Electronics & Embedded Systems - Robot Control & Whole-Body Control - ROS 2 Compatible Development - Isaac Lab & MuJoCo Simulation - Reinforcement Learning - Teleoperation - Vision-Language-Action (VLA) Models Participants can also remotely access a *Unitree G1* humanoid robot to gain experience with a commercial humanoid platform. The program is fully online and self-paced, allowing participants to study alongside university or full-time work. More details: https://theconstruct.ai/humanoid-robotics-masterclass/ <https://www.theconstruct.ai/humanoid-robotics-masterclass/?utm_source=roboc…> If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at *info(a)theconstruct.ai <info(a)theconstruct.ai>*. Best regards, The Construct Robotics Institute

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[jobs] Multiple robotics postdoctoral positions at UT Austin Computer Science
by Joydeep Biswas 21 Jul '26

21 Jul '26

*Robotics Postdoctoral Positions at UT Austin Computer Science* We are seeking to hire several robotics postdoctoral researchers in the Department of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin. Positions may be available in the labs of Roberto Martin-Martin, Joydeep Biswas, Peter Stone and Volkan Isler, with possibilities for joint appointments across labs. Prospective candidates should have, by the start of the position, a PhD in computer science, robotics, or a related field, and an established research track record with impactful publications. Relevant research areas include reinforcement learning, imitation learning, VLAs and manipulation, multiagent systems, assistive robots, multi-robot planning and control, long-term autonomy, and long-term HRI. Experience with machine learning and robotics is essential. *Expected start date*: August 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter *Duration*: One-year appointments, with the option to renew for additional years based on performance and availability of funding *Review timeline*: Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled. Full consideration will be given to candidates who apply by July 30, 2026. *Application instructions:* Prospective applicants should apply via email to robertomm(a)cs.utexas.edu, joydeepb(a)cs.utexas.edu, pstone(a)cs.utexas.edu and isler(a)cs.utexas.edu including the following: - A two-page PDF statement of previous research including its impact on the field, and areas of interest for future research - An up-to-date CV including academic preparation, industry experience (if applicable), a personal website, significant awards, teaching experience, and service record. - A list of minimum two references, including the PhD supervisor Regards, Joydeep -- Joydeep Biswas Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science Associate Director, Texas Robotics The University of Texas at Austin https://www.joydeepb.com

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[Meetings] Deadline approaching for IROS 2026 Legged Robot Challenges (LRC) (Deadline 07/31/2026)
by Kim, Dongbin 21 Jul '26

21 Jul '26

Dear Colleagues We are pleased to share that Legged Robot Challenges will be hosted in IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA (09/27 - 10/01, 2026) ! The official IROS 2026 LRC website is just released here - https://quadruped-robot-challenges.notion.site/IROS-2026-Legged-Robot-Chall… Main Organization: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), University of Hartford, USA. Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea. Main Sponsor: Will be announced soon! Information: The IEEE RAS Legged Robot Challenges (LRC) evaluate remotely-operated and autonomous legged robots using standard terrains, obstacles, and tasks to quantitatively measure and compare capabilities. These challenges inspire innovation in legged robot mobility and have evolved to include embedded dexterity tasks for onboard manipulators. Any type of legged robot can participate, including quadrupeds, bipeds, or others. Each robot’s performance can be directly compared to similar implementations and sizes to identify best-in-class capabilities. Safety belays over top of each lane catch falling robots so increasingly difficult settings can be attempted without risk to the robots. These Legged Robot Challenges are hosted at major robotics conferences each year to facilitate interactions between robotics researchers, commercial manufacturers, and various user communities that need capable and easy-to-use autonomous robots to perform tasks in complex and often hazardous environments. In addition to demonstrating the state-of-the-science in robotics for unstructured environments, these Legged Robot Challenges help validate and disseminate standard test methods that emergency responders and others worldwide can use to objectively evaluate and compare commercial robots for purchasing, support training with quantitative measures of remote operator proficiency, and compare results no matter where or when the evaluations are conducted. Competition Registration Deadline: July 31, 2026. For Competition Registration: Fill out the competition registration form, https://forms.gle/p3FVzEgvFWN9J6Cm7 (This is not for the conference registration). Teams that registered for the competition may need to register IROS 2026 separately at $300 (appx). The conference registration information will be updated later. Contact for Questions: If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at dbk(a)hartford.edu Sincerely, Dongbin Kim, Ph.D. Assistant Professor College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture (CETA) University of Hartford Office: +1-(860)-768-5808 Email: dbk(a)hartford.edu<mailto:donkim@hartford.edu> [cid:aa22b668-e6dd-42ce-898c-d6dc0aa9ecf1]

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[meetings] [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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Regional Committee Meeting takes place at 1.30 pm (Korean time) in room 116
by Ferrein, Alexander Antoine 03 Jul '26

03 Jul '26

Quick reminder that the regional committee meeting place takes in a few minutes in room 116. -- Prof. Dr. Alexander Ferrein Mobile Autonomous Systems & Cognitive Robotics Institute Robotics and Foundations of Computer Science FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Eupener Strasse 70 | 52066 Aachen | Germany T: +49 241 6009 51904 | F: +49 241 6009 52190 E: ferrein(a)fh-aachen.de | W: www.ferrein.fh-aachen.de Speaker Major Competitions of the RoboCup German Regional Committee W: www.robocup.de Former Vice-Chair of the African-German Network of Excellence in Science A Network of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation W: www.agnes-h.org

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[CFP] ICCAIS 2026 : Call for Papers / Organized Sessions
by Yasutake TAKAHASHI 03 Jul '26

03 Jul '26

Call for Special Session Proposals - ICCAIS 2026 15th International Conference on Control, Automation and Information Sciences(ICCAIS 2026) Kitakyushu International Conference Center, KitaKyushu, Fukuoka, Japan | Nov.22-25, 2026 https://ds2eldia.jp/iccais2026/ Dear Colleagues, The international conference ICCAIS is held annually in the Asia-Oceania region. ICCAIS 2026 will be held in Japan for the first time from November 22 to 25, 2026. Proposals for special (organized) sessions are invited as shown the URL below. Paper submissions are also invited as shown in the URL below: Call for Papers / Organized Sessions : https://ds2eldia.jp/iccais2026/submission.html Organized Session Proposal Due : July 20, 2026 Full Paper Submission Due : Aug. 10, 2026 Notification of Acceptance : Sep. 10, 2026 Final Manuscript Submission Due : Sep. 30, 2026 Scope and Interest: General areas of Control, Robotics, Automation, and Information Sciences. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to the keywords below: Actuator Sensor and Control, AI Control Algorithms, Autonomous Mobility, Data Mining, Electric Vehicle, Energy Conversion, Finite Set Statistics, Forecasting & Simulation, Grasping and Manipulation, Information Fusion, Intelligent Control, Linear / Nonlinear Filtering, Machine Learning, Mobile Robots, Networked Systems, Positioning, Power Electronics, Precision Guidance, Real-time Embedded System, Sensors and Instrumentations, Signal Processing and Applications, SLAM, Smart Home/Buildings/Cities, Soft Robots, Target Tracking -- Yasutake TAKAHASHI yasutake(a)ir.his.u-fukui.ac.jp Department of Human and Artificial Intelligent Systems Graduate School of Engineering, University of Fukui 3-9-1, Bunkyo, Fukui-shi, Fukui, 910-8507, Japan

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RoboCup Is Live – Join Us on Twitch!
by Maike Paetzel-Prüsmann 02 Jul '26

02 Jul '26

Dear RoboCup Community, The 2026 world championship in Incheon is underway, and we'd love for you to join us live - even if you may not be able to travel to Korea! Tune in to our Twitch channel to watch exciting matches, robot demonstrations, interviews, and highlights from RoboCup as they happen: https://www.twitch.tv/robocupofficial Please share the stream with your colleagues, friends, family, and anyone who might enjoy the event. Let's have the whole world participate in the spirit of RoboCup and see the latest advances in robotics and technology. See you on the stream! Best, Maike (for the RoboCup Media Team)

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