China Media Group (CMG) kicked off a pioneering robot dog athletics competition on Thursday in Beijing, marking the first tournament of its kind to feature advanced robotic skills. The event underscores China's leading role in the global robotics industry.
In his opening speech, Shen Haixiong, vice minister of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and president of CMG, emphasized that the robotics sector is a critical indicator of a nation's technological innovation and advanced manufacturing capabilities. \\"With China being the world's largest manufacturer and user of robots, this tournament aims to drive the development of robotics technology for societal benefit and support China's ambition to become a global technological powerhouse,\\" Shen stated.
Chen Xuedong, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, highlighted that robotics integrates next-generation information technology, artificial intelligence, and high-end manufacturing. He described it as a strategic marker of national innovation capacity. \\"China is accelerating robotics research and industrial development to cultivate new productive forces and shape new growth drivers,\\" Chen remarked.
The competition is designed to bring together top robotics research teams from around the world, setting global benchmarks through rigorous standards and scientific event design. By fostering exchanges among teams from diverse cultural and national backgrounds, the tournament aims to advance global scientific collaboration and sustainable development.
CMG aspires to establish a world-class robotics competition platform based on Chinese standards, offering audiences a thrilling showcase of cutting-edge technology and elite robotics challenges. This groundbreaking event not only highlights China's leadership in robotics but also fosters a shared future for humanity through technological innovation.
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