Earlier this week in Beijing's Zhongguancun hi-tech zone, 99 leading teams from China and abroad convened for the final rounds of the second Zhongguancun Embodied Intelligence Robot Application Competition. Over two days, they faced 19 core challenges designed to mirror real-world tasks.
The competition split into two categories: Autonomous Completion, where robots navigated, perceived, and acted on their own, and Tele-operation Completion, which tested human-guided control for precision and adaptability. Together, they highlighted how embodied intelligence can power industries and support everyday life.
From agile pick-and-place robots to tele-operated helpers, the showcased innovations demonstrated leaps in perception, mobility, and human-machine collaboration. These advances point toward a future where robots streamline logistics, assist in healthcare, and enhance service environments.
Participants noted that this year's event moves beyond lab prototypes. By tackling complex, scenario-based tasks, teams are building solutions ready for deployment, driving faster adoption of embodied intelligence across sectors.
Organizers say the competition fosters global collaboration, bringing fresh perspectives to emerging technologies. With hubs like Zhongguancun at the forefront, this annual event accelerates economic growth and reshapes how we interact with intelligent machines.
As the 2025 finals conclude, all eyes turn to next year's edition, where new challenges will further push the boundaries of robot capabilities and real-world impact.
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Robot finals in Beijing showcase advances in embodied intelligence
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