The official report from Hebocon 2026, the robot contest for people with low technical skills held on August 29, is now online. It covers this year's matches and machines, including a robot that scatters candy like caltrops and a robot-bowling exhibition in which 16 eliminated machines run at once.

This year's event also featured HEBO-GPT, a dog-shaped toy connected to AI, while teams of children made a strong showing. The report includes award winners and many of the strange moments from the event in photos and videos.

The 2026 Tokyo edition of Hebocon, a robot contest specifically for people with low technical skills, was held on August 29. Homemade robots battle on a small sumo-style ring, but using technology that is too sophisticated can earn a High-Tech Penalty. Sankei reported on the event on September 6, highlighting the awkward machines, unusual performances and enthusiastic crowd.