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Winners of AgiBot World Challenge at IROS 2025

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The AgiBot World Challenge at IROS 2025 concluded with 431 robotics teams from 23 countries competing across two major categories – the World Model Track and the Manipulation Track – showcasing advances in embodied AI and real-world robotic skills.

In the World Model Track, first place went to VIPL-GENUN from the Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. HD-Robo from HiDream.ai Inc. took second place, followed by SHIELD-LMD, a joint team representing Alibaba Cloud, SHIELD, and Shanghai TAM, in third.

In the Manipulation Track, AIR-DREAM, a joint entry by Tsinghua University and Shanghai AI Lab, won first place. Notonlysim from South China University of Technology and Firebot from the University of Hong Kong ranked second and third respectively. [Read more…] about Winners of AgiBot World Challenge at IROS 2025

Robot tsunami: How to survive and thrive in the face of overwhelming competition

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A few years ago, autonomous mobile robots and collaborative robotic arms were among the hottest sectors in automation.

Universal Robots and Geek+ rode the wave of early demand, turning once-niche ideas into billion-dollar businesses.

But now, the landscape looks very different. With dozens of new competitors offering similar machines, prices are under pressure, growth has slowed, and the market is showing all the classic signs of saturation. [Read more…] about Robot tsunami: How to survive and thrive in the face of overwhelming competition

Unitree dominates inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games with four gold medals

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Unitree Robotics has emerged as the standout performer at the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games (WHRG) in Beijing, taking home four gold medals across some of the event’s most competitive categories. (See video below.)

The Chinese robotics company clinched victories in the 1500 m race, 400 m race, 100 m obstacle course, and 4×100 m relay, marking a historic sweep at the debut competition.

A highlight of the Games was the speed milestone achieved by Unitree’s humanoids, which clocked 4.78 m/s during competition, with the company noting that its latest internal tests have already surpassed 5 m/s – a benchmark that sets a new pace for humanoid robotics. [Read more…] about Unitree dominates inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games with four gold medals

CMG World Robotics Tournament set for humanoid boxing showdown

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Get ready for a new era of combat sports as the CMG World Robotics Tournament prepares to unfold this Sunday, May 25th, at the Hangzhou Mech Combat Arena (also reported as the Olympic Sports Center).

The event, featuring humanoid robot boxing, is scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM (GMT+8, Hong Kong time) and promises a groundbreaking display of technology and competition.

Unitree Robotics, a prominent name in the field, is the official partner for the tournament, with their G1 humanoid robots stepping into the ring. [Read more…] about CMG World Robotics Tournament set for humanoid boxing showdown

Robotics challenge: ExxonMobil extends deadline for $60,000 competition

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ExxonMobil is offering $60,000 in a robotics challenge designed to find new innovations in the field of energy. 

The company has extended its deadline for submissions to May 13th, 2019.

The aim of the challenge is to develop solutions for “pain points and technology gaps” in the natural resources industry.

The Robotics Reverse Pitch Challenge, organized by BBL Ventures, is inviting submissions from local and international businesses as well as educational institutions.

Prospective entrepreneurs are also invited to enter the competition.

For more information, visit: https://info.bblventures.com/springenergychallenge

ExxonMobil offering $60,000 prize money for robotics innovations

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Energy giant ExxonMobil is offering $60,000 prize money as part of its first-ever robotics and automation innovation competition.

Organized by BBL Ventures, the “Reverse Robotics Pitch Challenge for ExxonMobil” is open now and is inviting innovation in a number of areas.

BBL Ventures, a technological innovation company specializing in the natural resources industry, there are “pain points and technology gaps” for which there are many opportunities to build solutions, provide funding, and aid in scaling new companies.  [Read more…] about ExxonMobil offering $60,000 prize money for robotics innovations