Robot race held on Mount Taishan in China
China hosted the first World Robot Climbing Competition on Mount Taishan, one of the country's five sacred mountains and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Around 90 teams participated in the competition. The 3.9-kilometer route included over 3,100 steps and an elevation gain of approximately 600 meters.
In the quadruped robot race, the machine from Beijing Lingyi Technology won, completing the distance in 43 minutes and 41 seconds. Meanwhile, UNIUBI's robot, according to the developer, covered the route in 35 minutes and 47 seconds during a preliminary test. Ordinary tourists typically take about two hours to make the ascent.
The program featured four main disciplines: speed climbing for humanoid and quadruped robots, cargo transport, and exoskeleton trials. The competition allowed for the evaluation of stability, autonomy, and the ability of the technology to operate on challenging terrain.
