World's first CMG robot climbing mount tai competition set for october 29

The first CMG World Robot Climbing Mount Tai Competition is set to take place on October 29, 2026, as reported by CCTV News on September 10. The event will feature robots competing on the real mountain path of Mount Tai, with live coverage on CCTV News and CCTV Sports. The competition is designed to test robots in complex mountainous terrain, with two main tracks, four official events, and one special challenge. The race includes categories such as humanoid and legged robots, with specific routes and distances. The humanoid robot race spans 2.6 kilometers with over 1,800 steps, while the legged robot race covers the same distance with five task points. The exoskeleton robot event tests assistance capabilities over 3.8 kilometers with over 3,100 steps. A special event will showcase various robot types over 3.2 kilometers with over 2,800 steps. Testing for the competition will begin in mid-September, with scheduled tests and a final qualification round a week before the event. The course is set along the existing tourist path from Hongmen to Zhongmen, with varying difficulty levels throughout.