HK goes back to roots for Robocon kick
The ABU Asia-Pacific Robot Contest is making its return to Hong Kong after 14 years this Sunday amid heightened interest sparked by technological leaps on the mainland and expectations that the world is on the cusp of a life-changing breakthrough with the emergence of humanoids and AI. Organised by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union, the competition, also known as Robocon, brings together 16…
Hong Kong is hosting the return of the ABU Asia-Pacific Robot Contest, known as Robocon, after a 14-year hiatus on Sunday. The competition, which has become increasingly popular due to recent technological advancements in mainland China and the anticipation of a transformative era with the rise of humanoids and AI, will bring together 16 university teams from 15 countries and regions.
This year's contest is themed around a Kung Fu Quest, with robots competing in three sections that require gathering and assembling parts to create weapons, collecting kung fu scrolls, and engaging in a tic-tac-toe game using the scrolls.
George Sze, who chairs an international panel of judges for this year's contest, emphasized the importance of the event in fostering skills like teamwork and problem-solving. He noted that universities participating in Robocon typically have students from various disciplines, necessitating the integration of diverse talents to design and strategize the robots effectively.
Sze also highlighted the contest's role in promoting engineering and innovation in Hong Kong, serving as a platform for Asian students to share their work and strategies. He further stated that the event showcases Hong Kong as an international city, welcoming talents from around the world.
Founded in 2002, the ABU Asia-Pacific Robot Contest remains the largest university robotics competition in the region. The contest will be broadcast live, airing across the Asia-Pacific and simulcast on RTHK TV 31.
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