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HRTE Concurrent International Signature Competition

2026 Hangzhou International
Embodied Robot Scenario Application Competition

Intelligence Ignites the Future · Boundless Scenarios

Focusing on embodied robot scenario applications, the competition builds a high-energy platform for global innovation competition and industry matching, accelerating technology deployment and commercialization while fostering a world-class innovation ecosystem.

DateMay 15-16, 2026 · Fri-Sat
VenueHangzhou Grand Convention and Exhibition Center · Shuangpu Robot Testing & Training Ground
Three CompetitionsProfessional Testing · Scenario Challenge · Startup & Venture Capital

Organization

Hosted by
Department of Economy and Information Technology of Zhejiang Province
Organized by
Management Committee of Hangzhou West Science and Technology Innovation Corridor, Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology, People's Government of Xihu District, Zhejiang Robot Innovation Service Center, National Robot Testing and Assessment Center (Headquarters)
Supported by
(Partial list)
National Robot Quality Supervision and Inspection Center, Yangtze River Delta National Center of Technological Innovation, Shanghai Robotics Industry Technology Research Institute, Hangzhou Ruolian Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., Avatar Robotics Co., Ltd., Unitree Robotics Co., Ltd., Wuba Intelligent Technology (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd., UBTECH Robotics Corp., Ltd., etc.

Competition Overview

Positioning

A comprehensive platform for embodied robot scenario application innovation, competition and commercialization of achievements

Participants

Universities, research institutes, enterprises, startup teams and innovation organizations worldwide

Theme

Intelligence Ignites the Future
Boundless Scenarios

Goals

Promoting innovation, application, investment and production through competition, accelerating the building of the industrial ecosystem

Date & Venue

May 15-16, 2026
Hangzhou Grand Convention and Exhibition Center · Shuangpu Robot Testing & Training Ground

Highlights · Three Competitions, One Integrated Event

01

Professional Testing Competition

Focusing on mobility, interaction, motion control and manipulation capabilities to test the core technical strength of embodied robots.

02

Application Scenario Challenge

Multiple hands-on competitive events covering typical real-world scenarios such as inspection, emergency response, industrial operations and services.

03

Startup & Venture Capital Competition

Roadshows of outstanding projects matched with investment institutions, promoting deep integration of innovative projects and capital.

Interactive Exhibits Scenario Cultivation Promotion Conference Closing & Awards Ceremony

Main Schedule

May 15 (Friday)
09:00-12:00
Opening Ceremony & Scenario Cultivation Work Promotion Conference
10:00-17:00
Professional Testing Competition
10:00-17:00
Application Scenario Challenge (Preliminary Rounds)
10:00-15:00
Startup & Venture Capital Competition & Industry-Investment Matching
All day
Application Scenario Exhibition & Interactive Displays
All day
Scenario Matching Sessions
May 16 (Saturday)
10:00-15:00
Application Scenario Challenge (Finals)
10:00-15:00
Startup & Venture Capital Competition & Industry-Investment Matching
All day
Application Scenario Exhibition & Interactive Displays
16:00-17:10
Closing Ceremony & Awards Presentation

The Three Competitions

Professional Testing Competition (May 15)

Locomotion Algorithm, Navigation & Obstacle Avoidance Testing
Speech Understanding & Interaction Testing
Motion Control & Manipulation Testing
Upper-Limb Basic Movement & Dexterity Testing

Application Scenario Challenge (May 15-16)

Extreme Mobility Challenge · Fire Rescue & Emergency Management Challenge
Data Center Server Interface Adaptability Application Challenge
Quadruped Multimodal Inspection Challenge · Humanoid Robot Boxing Special Event
Humanoid Robot Athletic Performance Showcase
Daily Grasping Task Innovation Challenge (Preliminary / Final)
Industry Robot Scenario Operation Challenge Based on the ORCA Simulation Platform (Preliminary / Final)
Underwater Robot Emergency Rescue Challenge (Indoor / Outdoor)
Quadruped Robot Substation Intelligent Inspection Challenge
More challenge events coming soon

Startup & Venture Capital Competition (May 16)

Roadshows of outstanding projects + matching with investment institutions
Promoting deep integration of innovative projects and capital

Application Scenario Exhibition & Interactive Displays

May 15-16, All day · Huayun Hall, Cloud Town Convention & Exhibition Center (Indoor & Outdoor)
Five Indoor Zones

Industrial Zone · Logistics Zone · Services Zone · Special-Purpose Zone · Featured Zone
Displaying complete robot products and typical application scenarios

Three Outdoor Experience Zones

Patrol Experience Zone · Guided Tour Experience Zone · Traffic Experience Zone
Showcasing robots' real-world performance in complex outdoor environments

Scenario matching sessions will be organized during the event, with major application scenarios released collectively to drive deep matching between technological achievements and industry applications.

Scenario Cultivation Work Promotion Conference

May 15, 09:00-12:00 · Yunqi Hall

Release of comprehensive embodied robot application scenarios (4-5)
Keynote sharing on scenario cultivation
Advancing the implementation of scenario cultivation and cooperation matching

Awards

Established for each competition category

First Prize · Second Prize · Third Prize · Excellence Award · Special Awards, etc.

Awards will be presented on-site at the closing ceremony, empowering winners with both honors and resources.

Related Activities

"Ten Chains, Hundred Events, Ten Thousand Enterprises" Series Matching Event
Special Event on Embodied Robot Scenario Applications

May 14 (Thursday) 13:00-17:00 · Hall 8, Hangzhou Grand Convention and Exhibition Center

Policy releases, scenario promotion, enterprise matchmaking and project signing — building an international exchange and cooperation platform linking government, enterprises, universities and capital, and organizing precise matching between embodied robot technologies, products and capital.

The 2nd Hangzhou International Humanoid Robot & Robot Technology Exhibition 2026

May 14-16, All day · Hall 8, Hangzhou Grand Convention and Exhibition Center

With an exhibition area of approximately 30,000 m², nearly 600 domestic and international enterprises and organizations will exhibit. The show is expected to attract over 90,000 professional visitors, investors and industry application representatives from around the globe.

On-Site Highlights

Opening Ceremony · Intelligence Ignites the Future, Boundless Scenarios
Opening Ceremony · Intelligence Ignites the Future, Boundless Scenarios
Full-Series Robot CR Certification · Partnership Signing
Full-Series Robot CR Certification · Partnership Signing
Crowds Watching · Capturing the Highlights
Crowds Watching · Capturing the Highlights
Robot Table Tennis · Human-Machine Match Demo
Robot Table Tennis · Human-Machine Match Demo
Approved by

Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China

Hosted by

Zhejiang Robot Industry Association
Zhejiang University Robotics Institute
Golden Conference & Exhibition Group

Organized by

Hangzhou Wisdom Source Exhibition Co., Ltd.
Hangzhou Sequoia Exhibition Co., Ltd.

Supported by

Ningbo Magnetic Materials Association

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