The first round of the World Robot Climbing Competition was held at Mount Tai in China on Monday, November 2, 2026 (November 2).
These competitions were held on the slopes of Mount Tai in Shandong province and turned this tourist area into a place where the capabilities of robots and their applications can be measured.
Nearly 90 teams of humanoid, quadrupedal, exoskeleton and other types of robots participated in this competition. Participants had to walk the 3.9-kilometer ancient paved path between Hongmen and Zhongtianmen, which includes more than 3100 steps at a height of about 640 meters.
This competition was held in two main parts, including speed competitions and special competitions, and included a total of five different branches for different types of robots, including a speed competition and a load carrying challenge.
In addition to showcasing the capabilities of the robots, this event provides an opportunity to exchange experiences among participants to develop and improve their technology. In the cargo carrying challenge, the robots not only carried large and heavy boxes, but also fragile objects such as eggs.