Dozens of robots tested their skills on Mount Tai, a UNESCO site, navigating rugged terrain and transporting fragile items in a competition organized by CMG.
Robots compete on Mount Tai
Dozens of robots participated in a competition on Mount Tai, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Shandong province, China, where they navigated 3.9 kilometers, more than 3,000 steps, and 600 meters of elevation gain.Event tests robot capabilities
The event, organized by the public audiovisual group CMG, was described as a "natural laboratory under extreme conditions" and aimed to test the capabilities of humanoid and canine robots.Challenges include speed and transport
The competition included both speed events and challenges involving the transport of fragile loads such as eggs and watermelons. A canine robot designed by Beijing Lingyi Technology, a subsidiary of Unitree, completed the course in 43 minutes and 41 seconds, winning the speed event for quadrupeds.Some robots struggle with terrain
Some robots faced difficulties with the rugged terrain, with one humanoid robot collapsing and another tripping and tumbling down a flight of stairs. Financial rewards were offered in several categories, including for the fastest robots and the most efficient quadruped in transporting loads.
