Humanoid and canine robots take on sacred Chinese mountain
Summary
Dozens of robots climbed more than 3,000 steps up Mount Tai in China in a race designed to test endurance and load-carrying ability in rugged real-world conditions. A canine robot from Beijing Lingyi Technology won the four-legged speed category in 43 minutes, 41 seconds.
Key Points
- Dozens of robots competed on Mount Tai in China in a new World Mountain Robot Challenge.
- The 3.9-kilometre course included more than 600 metres of ascent and tasks such as carrying eggs and watermelons.
- A canine robot made by Beijing Lingyi Technology, a subsidiary of Unitree, won the four-legged speed category.
- The event was organised by the state-run China Media Group as a test of real-world machine endurance.
