Asia-Pacific Robot Contest Held in Hong Kong with Unitree Robots
RTHK · 1 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
The ABU Asia-Pacific Robot Contest is being held in Hong Kong today, with 16 university teams from 15 countries and regions competing for 18 awards. The competition, themed "Supreme Master of Martial Arts," requires teams' robots to collaborate in forging Chinese weapons and collecting martial arts manuals. Chief Executive Paul Chan attended the opening ceremony, and Unitree robots performed after their appearance at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala.
Key Points
- The contest features 16 teams from 15 countries and regions competing for 18 awards including champion, runner-up, third place, and the ABU Award
- Each team operates two robots that must collaborate to forge Chinese weapons, collect martial arts manuals, and engage in strategic battles
- Chief Executive Paul Chan officiated the opening ceremony alongside Director of Broadcasting Au Wai-yee, Science Park Chairman Alice Chan, and ABU Secretary General Ahmed Nadeem
- Unitree robots, which previously performed at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, delivered a special performance at the event
- Approximately 2,000 attendees participated, including over 650 visitors from mainland China and overseas, with broadcasts on RTHK TV 31, YouTube, and ABU member networks globally
Why It Matters
The event showcases Hong Kong's capacity to host large-scale international technology competitions, fostering collaboration between local institutions and global partners while promoting innovation in robotics and automation among university students across the Asia-Pacific region .
The event showcases Hong Kong's capacity to host large-scale international technology competitions, fostering collaboration between local institutions and global partners while promoting innovation in robotics and automation among university students across the Asia-Pacific region .