Announcing the Q2 2026 Global Robotics Tournament

We're thrilled to announce the Q2 2026 Nepher Global Robotics Tournament — our largest competition yet. With $50,000 in prizes, exclusive partner integrations, and a global community of robotics engineers, this tournament represents a new milestone for the simulation-first robotics movement.

Tournament Tracks

This season features 12 active tracks spanning the breadth of modern robotics challenges:

• Quadruped Navigation: Traverse complex terrain with locomotion policies
• Manipulator Precision: Object grasping and placement under uncertainty
• Humanoid Balance: Maintain stability during dynamic disturbances
• Drone Swarms: Coordinate multi-agent aerial systems
• Sim-to-Real Transfer: Maximize policy robustness across domains
• Industrial Automation: Optimize warehouse picking and packing workflows

Prize Pool Breakdown

The total prize pool of $50,000 is distributed across all tracks, with additional bonuses for innovative approaches and open-source contributions:

• 1st Place per track: $3,000
• 2nd Place per track: $1,500
• 3rd Place per track: $750
• Innovation Award: $5,000
• Open-Source Excellence: $3,000

Industry Partnerships

This tournament is supported by leading robotics companies and research institutions. Top performers will receive opportunities to engage directly with industry partners, including:

• Interview fast-tracks at participating robotics companies
• Hardware access for sim-to-real validation
• Mentorship from industry experts
• Featured placement in our community spotlight series

How to Participate

Participation is open to everyone — from individual developers to research teams. Simply create a Nepher account, select your tracks, and start submitting policies to our automated evaluation system.

Tournament registration is open now, with the competition running through September 2026. The leaderboard updates in real-time, giving you continuous feedback on your standing as you iterate on your policies.

Community & Resources

We're committed to making this tournament accessible to everyone, regardless of experience level. Throughout the competition, we'll be hosting:

• Weekly office hours with our engineering team
• Tutorial workshops for each track
• Community Discord for collaboration and discussion
• Detailed documentation and starter code

Get Started Today

Don't miss your chance to compete with the world's top robotics engineers. Register now to secure your spot, explore the tracks, and start building your policies. We can't wait to see what you'll create.