Robots strut their stuff, race up sacred China mountain
Summary
Dozens of robots competed on Mount Tai in China on Monday, climbing more than 3,000 steps in races that tested speed and the ability to carry fragile goods. A Unitree subsidiary’s four-legged robot won the full-course speed category, while a humanoid robot recorded the fastest time on a shorter course.Key Facts
- The course covered 2.4 miles and climbed more than 1,970 feet.
- Around 90 teams took part in the event, organized by state-run China Media Group.
- Competitors raced for speed or carried items such as eggs and watermelons.
- A four-legged robot made by Beijing Lingyi Technology finished in 43 minutes and 41 seconds.
- The fastest humanoid robot completed a shorter course in 27 minutes and 26 seconds.
- Some robots fell or broke down on the rocky route, and engineers repaired them.
- Mount Tai is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Shandong province.
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