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Humanoid locomotion control is evolving from classical model-based methods toward a unified paradigm of physics-guided generative intelligence that integrates optimization, learning, and predictive reasoning. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To review the technological evolution of humanoid locomotion control and characterize the emerging paradigm of physics-guided generative intelligence.

August 22, 2026Science Robotics

Evolution of humanoid locomotion control

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YGYan Gu GSGuanya Shi FSFan Shi

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Comprehensive survey demonstrates the paradigm shift from classical control to physics-guided generative models in humanoid robots, highlighting pathways toward intelligent generalist autonomy.

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To review the technological evolution of humanoid locomotion control and characterize the emerging paradigm of physics-guided generative intelligence.
Synthesized the progression of humanoid locomotion frameworks spanning classical model-based methods, simulation-based reinforcement learning, and generative whole-body models.
Identified unifying principles across control paradigms, focusing on physics-based modeling, constrained decision-making, and adaptation to real-world uncertainty.
Demonstrated a structural transition from engineered stability to adaptive, intelligent autonomy powered by integrated optimization, learning, and predictive reasoning.
Identified critical open challenges required for open-world generalist deployment, centered on physical safety guarantees, platform accessibility, and human-level physical capability.

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Gu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a895effca7ade938187d3f6 https://doi.org/10.1126/scirobotics.aed3973

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August 22, 2026Science Robotics

Evolution of humanoid locomotion control

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Authors

YGYan Gu GSGuanya Shi FSFan Shi

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Overview

Comprehensive survey demonstrates the paradigm shift from classical control to physics-guided generative models in humanoid robots, highlighting pathways toward intelligent generalist autonomy.

Key Points

To review the technological evolution of humanoid locomotion control and characterize the emerging paradigm of physics-guided generative intelligence.
Synthesized the progression of humanoid locomotion frameworks spanning classical model-based methods, simulation-based reinforcement learning, and generative whole-body models.
Identified unifying principles across control paradigms, focusing on physics-based modeling, constrained decision-making, and adaptation to real-world uncertainty.
Demonstrated a structural transition from engineered stability to adaptive, intelligent autonomy powered by integrated optimization, learning, and predictive reasoning.
Identified critical open challenges required for open-world generalist deployment, centered on physical safety guarantees, platform accessibility, and human-level physical capability.

Cite This Study

Gu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a895effca7ade938187d3f6 https://doi.org/10.1126/scirobotics.aed3973

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