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3 articles · Last covered September 1, 2026

Published on
September 1, 2026
Reading time
5 min read
The "No Bot of Theseus" Challenge: Scott Walter Proposes a Strict Decathlon Benchmark for Humanoids
Robotics pioneer Dr. Scott Walter has drafted a rule book for an autonomous humanoid decathlon, targeting single-task optimization with strict rules on anthropomorphism, zero hardware swaps, and self-dressing.
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Published on
August 27, 2026
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4 min read
AGIBOT Tops Medal Table at 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games as Beijing Showdown Concludes
AGIBOT secures first place with 46 medals at the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games, narrowly edging out TianGong in a fierce multi-discipline competition showcasing mass-produced hardware.
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Published on
August 19, 2026
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5 min read
From Marathons to the Factory Floor: Beijing’s World Humanoid Robot Games Pivot to Real-World Utility
With over 2,000 robots descending on Beijing, the second World Humanoid Robot Games signal a critical industry shift from viral agility demonstrations to commercial viability and complex physical labor.
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