A team from China has successfully defended its Humanoid League title at RoboCup 2026, the...
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Unitree Robotics has introduced a humanoid robot named 'Superman' that can achieve a standing vertical jump of 6.5 feet (2 meters) and a top speed of 41.5 feet per second (12.66 meters per second). Developed in just over three months, the robot's performance was showcased in a video, demonstrating its potential to exceed human athletic capabilities. This ...
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HKU and KAI's SMASH 2.0 Robots Successfully Complete Autonomous Table Tennis Match
A collaboration between the University of Hong Kong and KAI research has achieved a milestone by conducting the first fully autonomous humanoid table tennis match. Two robots engaged in an entire 11-point game without any human intervention or remote control, showcasing advanced capabilities in robotics. This achievement is significant as it demonstrates ...
Figure AI's Humanoid Robot Figure 03 Achieves Autonomous Ladder Climbing
In early August, Brett Adcock, founder of Figure AI, shared a video demonstrating the Figure 03 robot autonomously climbing a ladder without remote control or pre-set scripts. This achievement is significant as ladder climbing presents a complex challenge for humanoid robots, requiring simultaneous coordination of hands and feet while maintaining balance ...
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WAIC Review 4/4: From Port AGVs to Hospital Night Shifts: What WAIC 2026 Reveals About Real Robot Deployments
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