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2026 Embodied Intelligence Challenge to Feature Robotic Sports Carnival at Digital Trade Expo

The 2026 Global Digital Trade Innovation Competition, featuring the Embodied Intelligence Challenge, will take place from September 23 to 27 at the Hangzhou International Expo Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in various robotic sports, including sprinting alongside robots and competing in basketball shooting contests. This event is significant as it aims to attract over a hundred teams and includes 14 competition categories and two special activities, showcasing innovations in robotics and technology. The challenge will test robots in various scenarios, such as sprinting, obstacle courses, and team sports, providing a platform for both entertainment and technological demonstration. As part of the fifth Global Digital Trade Expo, the event will also feature an innovation showcase where companies can present their robotic products, including service robots like massage and ice cream robots. Attendees can participate in interactive experiences, making the event a unique blend of competition and technology engagement. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.