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May 16, 2026 · Industry Insights

Beyond Showmanship: Hangzhou 2026 Robot Contest Tests Real-World Work

At the 2026 Hangzhou International Embodied Robot Scenario Application Competition, over 200 teams from China and abroad performed standardized professional tests and real‑world scenario challenges—ranging from fire‑rescue to data‑center maintenance—to evaluate whether robots can truly work on site, while also driving standards such as the CR certification.