Over 60 teams from the Chinese mainland and around the world gathered in Shanghai this week for the groundbreaking 'Labor in Glory' International Robot Skills Competition. The event, designed to accelerate advancements in automation and artificial intelligence, challenges participants with 28 real-world tasks across five categories: humanoid robots, embodied intelligence, core tech innovation, robot soccer, and creative applications.
Competitors are tackling practical scenarios ranging from disaster response simulations to household chores like folding clothes and retrieving items from refrigerators. A team from Tsinghua University demonstrated a robot capable of precision car labeling, while international participants showcased adaptive AI systems for industrial applications.
'This competition bridges theoretical research and practical implementation,' said event coordinator Dr. Li Wei. 'The solutions developed here could shape smart manufacturing and domestic robotics worldwide.'
The event aligns with Shanghai's strategic push to become a global hub for intelligent automation, with winning innovations set to feature at July's World AI Conference (WAIC 2025). Industry analysts highlight growing cross-border collaboration in robotics, particularly between Asian tech hubs and European research institutions.
