Robots strut and race up a sacred mountain in China.
Dozens climbed 2.4 miles, carrying eggs and watermelons to train for real-world tasks.
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“Laden with eggs, robots race up sacred Chinese mountain”
Robots race up Mount Tai carrying eggs and watermelons
Key points
- Dozens of robots competed on a 3.9-kilometre course with 600 metres ascent.
- Competitors tested real-world endurance by carrying fragile goods to the summit.
- A canine robot from Beijing Lingyi Technology won the four-legged speed category in 43:41.
- The fastest humanoid robot finished the course in 27:26 on a shorter track.
- Event showcased at Mount Tai as part of the World Mountain Robot Challenge with cash prizes.
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6 6 Robots strut and race up a sacred mountain in China.
Dozens climbed 2.4 miles, carrying eggs and watermelons to train for real-world tasks.