More than a decade has passed since the first Humanoids conference. Over that period, science and technology have advanced significantly. It is time to revisit the original conception of humanoids -- human-like robots -- and engage the next stage of humanoid research. What can we do with the current and emerging research across broad areas of science and technology to explore the next generation of humanoids and their new relationship to humans? How can we drastically push forwards the closeness to humans in terms of design, embodiment, capabilities, interface, interaction, assistance, and social embedding? How can we greatly extend the contributions of humanoid robotics to real-world needs, human science and engineering, medical study and practice, and the future of human society?

The paper contributions, workshop proposals, and tutorial proposals are expected to comprise, but are not limited to, the following topics.
•Novel materials, devices, mechanisms, energy system for humanoids
•Principles and technologies for anthropomorphic/bionic design and control
•Whole-body dynamics, control, sensing, informatics
•Software and hardware architecture, system integration
•Teleoperation, tele-experience, tele-presence using humanoids
•Measuring, modeling and simulating humans
•Human and humanoid skills/cognition/interaction
•Humanoid locomotion, manipulation, perception, planning
•Humanoids for human science and engineering
•Adaptation, learning and cognitive development of humanoids
•Neuro-robotics and brain-robot interfaces for humanoids and humans
•Cyborgs, prostheses, assistive devices and sensor/motor suits
•Applications: home, field, space, social, industrial, medical, health/mental care, art/entertainment, education
•Social interaction and acceptability
•Grand challenges, competitions, outreach
•Superhuman humanoids / future humanoids (possibility, technology and meaning)
•Humanoid ethics and philosophy