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RoboCup is an international robotics competition founded in 1997 with the goal of advancing research in artificial intelligence and robotics through soccer-playing robot teams. Organized by the RoboCup Federation, the event challenges robots to collaborate, strategize, and compete autonomously, simulating real-world decision-making and coordination. Its long-term vision is to develop a team of fully autonomous humanoid robots capable of defeating the human World Cup champions by mid-century. RoboCup has become a major platform for innovation in machine learning, robotics control, and multi-agent systems.

Booster Robotics Launches Its Most Powerful Humanoid Yet

July 13, 2026 by Mike Kalil
Booster Robotics' T2 humanoid robot

Beijing-based Booster Robotics just launched its most grownup humanoid robot yet, the T2, after raising around $140 million in fresh funding.

China’s Robots Steal the Show at Shanghai Fashion Week, Disrupt Service Industry

November 2, 2025March 28, 2025 by Mike Kalil
MagicBot Commercial Humanoid and Unitree G1 at Shanghai Fashion Week 2025

As Unitree’s G1 AI robot enters the world of high fashion, other rising Chinese firms are disrupting the service sector and dominating global competitions.

China’s Humanoid Robots Are Getting Cocky

May 4, 2026October 21, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Composition of Chinese AI Robots: Booster Robotics T1, Fourier GR-2, Robot Era Star1, Unitree G1, and UBTECH Walker S1

China’s humanoid robots are getting cocky. The country’s leading robotics firms are on a tear, releasing footage of their advanced AI robots conquering impressive feats.

China’s Humanoid Robots: From Mockery to Technological Triumph

May 4, 2026September 8, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Meinu Rong Cheng Fembot from 2006

China’s ambitions in humanoid robotics can be traced back to the 863 Program launched in 1986 to advance the country in high-tech fields.

Humanoid Robot Timeline: From Ancient Automata to 2075

May 3, 2026May 31, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Elektro Humanoid Robot by Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Let’s start in Ancient Greece with the emergence of automata, machines designed to complete tasks or mimic human actions.

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