GSMA announced the debut of the Humanoid Robot Football Penalties Challenge, an international robotics competition, at MWC26 Shanghai (June 24‑26, 2026).
Teams must register interest by May 31, 2026, with the organising committee comprising AI 100, AIIA and Xinhua.net.
John Hoffman, CEO of GSMA Ltd., highlighted MWC26 as a platform to catalyse digital transformation through AI, robotics and connectivity.
Over 30 strategic partners confirmed, with new zones featuring Mobile AI Innovation Frontiers, Constellations of the Future, and inaugural GLOMOs Asia awards.