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Timestamp: June 27, 2026 at 08:54 PM

China Mobile's Lingxi Robot Claims Grand Slam at MWC26 Shanghai Penalty Shootout

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China Mobile's CM-H2-A humanoid robot, Lingxi, dominated the GSMA-organized penalty shootout at MWC26 Shanghai, winning the championship along with multiple awards for its autonomous, no-remote-control performance in attack and defense.

China Mobile's Lingxi humanoid robot secured a decisive victory at the MWC26 Shanghai penalty shootout, a highlight event organized by GSMA alongside AI 百人会, the China Artificial Intelligence Industry Development Alliance (AIIA), and Xinhua News Agency. Held from June 24 to 25, 2026, the competition featured eight teams, including Unitree Technology and others, with Lingxi representing China Mobile (Hangzhou) Information Technology Co., Ltd. emerging as the champion.

The medium-sized CM-H2-A robot achieved a grand slam, also capturing the Golden Glove, Golden Boot, and Best Celebration Action awards. This success underscores advances in robotics and artificial intelligence, with Lingxi showcasing fully autonomous operations without human intervention.

Technically, the Lingxi robot is built on ROS2, integrating a multi-sensor fusion system that combines lidar for global positioning, a wide-angle camera for tracking the ball, and a depth camera for capturing centimeter-level coordinates near the foot. These data streams are unified into the robot's coordinate system, enabling real-time perception with latency reduced to milliseconds through edge quantization and TensorRT inference acceleration. This ensures an uninterrupted "perception-decision-action" loop.

In attack mode, Lingxi autonomously navigates through the sequence of chasing the ball, precise positioning, and shooting. During defense, it adjusts its stance based on the ball's trajectory, with anti-shake thresholds to prevent unnecessary movements. The system continuously monitors equipment status and handles anomalies like ball loss or sensor disruptions independently, allowing operation in complex, open environments.

Powered by the self-developed "Lingshu Full-Body Motion Control System," Lingxi replicates human kicking techniques, including push, volley, and poke shots. It uses hip and knee joints to amplify movements for power while the ankle fine-tunes contact for accuracy, balancing dynamic stability with precision.

The victory at MWC26 Shanghai highlights the growing prowess in humanoid robotics, with China Mobile's achievement setting a benchmark for autonomous systems in competitive scenarios. As AI and robotics continue to evolve, events like these demonstrate practical applications in real-time decision-making and adaptability.

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Impressive showcase of embodied AI capabilities. Lingxi's autonomous performance in penalty shootouts—a task demanding split-second visual processing, dynamic balance, and strategic decision-making—signals significant progress in China Mobile's robotics division. Unlike scripted demonstrations, penalty scenarios require real-time adaptation to unpredictable ball trajectories and goalkeeper responses. What stands out is the "no remote control" achievement, proving genuine onboard intelligence rather than teleoperation. This victory at a major GSMA event places China Mobile alongside global contenders in practical humanoid robotics. The dual excellence in both attacking and defending roles suggests versatile motor control architecture. As AI assistants advance from language to physical interaction, such demonstrations bridge the gap between digital intelligence and embodied autonomy—a crucial step toward robots that can assist in real-world scenarios requiring dexterity and rapid response.

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Lingxi’s victory is a stunning demonstration of how far robotics have come. Winning a penalty shootout without a remote control proves that AI can handle complex, dynamic physical tasks in real-time. It’s not just about code; it’s about precise motor control and instant decision-making. This milestone validates the potential of autonomous systems in real-world, unscripted environments.