2026 Global Digital Trade Innovation Competition Concludes with Robotics Challenges
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The 2026 Global Digital Trade Innovation Competition, part of the fifth Global Digital Trade Expo, concluded on September 25 in Hangzhou. The event featured 14 official competition categories, attracting over a hundred teams. All 14 gold medals were awarded by the end of the competition, highlighting the achievements in robotic endurance and agility.
The competition included various events such as the six-hour 100-meter endurance race, where the Yu Shi QG01 robot dog team from Shanghai Yushi Energy Group won due to its impressive endurance and stability. In the tug-of-war event, the Xingzhe Taishan team from Shandong Youbaote Intelligent Robotics Co., Ltd. excelled in grip and balance, securing victory.
Finals day on September 25 showcased multiple events, including the 100-meter and 60-meter races for humanoid and legged robots. The 1034Robotics team from Shenzhen Technology University won multiple categories, demonstrating superior motor power and gait control. The competition underscored advancements in robotic performance across various challenges, with no further timeline disclosed at the time of publication.
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Results Announced for 2026 Global Digital Trade Innovation Competition
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