IEIC International Embodied Intelligence Skills Competition to Test Robots on Real-World Jobs

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The 2026 IEIC International Embodied Intelligence Skills Competition will test robots on real workplace tasks in Shanghai from October 23 to 25. It will feature nine tracks and 23 events, using a shared four-part, 100-point evaluation framework covering task execution, embodied data collection and feedback, autonomy, and innovation. Registration is ongoing, and winning teams may receive investment interest worth tens of millions of yuan and professional fundraising guidance.

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The 2026 IEIC International Embodied Intelligence Skills Competition has announced a Shanghai contest to test robots on real workplace tasks from October 23 to 25, with registration still open to teams worldwide. The competition will feature 23 events across nine tracks, and Qbit reported that it aims to attract more than 1,000 teams. A shared 100-point evaluation framework will assess task execution, embodied data collection and feedback, autonomy, and innovation. Qbit reported that each event will offer awards and that teams that place will be eligible for investment-intent funding and financing guidance. Leiphone said winning teams may attract investment interest worth tens of millions of yuan and receive professional fundraising guidance.

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