Beijing, 7th May 2026 (BISTU)--- Water, the BISTU robot team, shines with a national 7th place in humanoid league of 2026 China Robot Competition and RoboCup Robot World Cup China (RoboCup China Open 2026), where Water has competed against traditional powerhouses such as teams of Shanghai Jiaotong University, China Agricultural University, Jilin University, etc.

Moments during the competition highlighted endeavor of our team members. Rapport and tactic understanding were always along with robot maintenance and code troubleshooting on the competition field. It is the team spirit of perseverance.

BISTU on their blue T-shirts is the shared objective and belief. Cohesion of the team is increasingly strengthened as members get prepared for each step of the competition.

On the sidelines, team members focused on debugging parameters. The code on screens served as tactical plans. Ready humanoid robots stood by. Every adjustment ensured peak performance. The team collaborated, discussed strategies, and calmly prepared to face strong rivals from other universities.

The journey of competition featured intense rivalries and lessons learned from both wins and losses. The team took setbacks as learning opportunities, adjusted tactics during close games, and built confidence from narrow victories. At this RoboCup event, the rewards went beyond rankings. Late-night debugging, last-minute on-field repairs, and moments of peer support will continue to drive the students forward.

Water would like to thank each of its members, as well as all teachers and fellow students. Going forward, the team will continue to work hard and strive for greater progress in the field of robot soccer.