This past Saturday, December 13, 2025, Guangdong Province, in the south of the Chinese mainland, hosted the final robotics competition of the year. Thirty-two teams from across the province gathered to test cutting-edge robots in a variety of real-world scenarios.
Participants faced challenges that ranged from simulated factory assembly lines to search-and-rescue missions in obstacle-strewn environments. One task required robots to navigate debris fields, while another evaluated the precision of robotic arms in sorting and packaging tasks under time pressure.
The competition reflects Guangdong’s drive to cultivate homegrown talent in robotics and automation. By recreating industry-relevant tasks, the event offers a hands-on learning experience that mirrors the demands of modern manufacturing, logistics, and emergency response.
Beyond the contest, the gathering served as a networking hub for students, startups, and tech enthusiasts. Teams shared strategies, compared designs, and forged connections that could shape the province’s innovation ecosystem in the coming years.
Winners of this final round earned not only top honors but also qualification for the national robotics finals, scheduled for early 2026. As robotics plays an ever-growing role in industries worldwide, events like these highlight how young innovators are primed to drive the next wave of technological progress.
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A sneak peek at a robotics competition in southern China's Guangdong
cgtn.com
