On August 25, the 26th China Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Competition was held in Yixing, Jiangsu. Xiangtan Institute of Technology had nine teams that advanced to the national finals after provincial selections, ultimately winning two national first prizes, six second prizes, and one third prize.

A group photo of participating faculty and students at the finals

This competition attracted over 1,300 participants from 407 teams across 208 universities nationwide, including Tsinghua University, Harbin Institute of Technology, Zhejiang University, National University of Defense Technology, Beihang University, Beijing Institute of Technology, Tongji University, and Huazhong University of Science and Technology. Teams competed in areas such as autonomous driving, robotics, and artificial intelligence, engaging in technical exchanges, practices, and intense contests. The event garnered widespread media attention, with major outlets such as CCTV, Xinhua News Agency, and Jiangsu TV covering the competition.

Xiangtan Institute of Technology’s teams featured on CCTV coverage

The university competed in three events: the Roban Humanoid Standard Platform, Roban Humanoid Standard Platform Virtual Simulation, and the Aelos Humanoid Standard Platform. These events included tasks such as humanoid robot vision algorithm development and application, path planning and navigation, motion control algorithm development, and autonomous driving software algorithm development and simulation.

Under the guidance of their instructors, the students formed interest groups based on their chosen events, adopting a well-coordinated “battle mode” with clear divisions of labor and strong teamwork. They developed detailed training plans and used their spare time and summer break for intensive training sessions, tackling numerous challenges and technical difficulties. Through collaboration and perseverance, they brought out the best in each team member, ultimately performing exceptionally well on competition day, showcasing both their technical skills and the positive spirit of Xiangtan Institute of Technology students.

At the competition venue