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Hong Kong Hosts "ABU Robocon 2026" HKU and CUHK Clinched Two Top Spots for Hong Kong

The 'Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Robot Contest 2026' (ABU Robocon 2026) took place on August 23 at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Hong Kong, featuring 16 university teams from 15 countries and regions. Organized by Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), the event emphasized Hong Kong's role as an innovation hub aligned with the National 15th Five-Year Plan. The University of Hong Kong's 'Sap i entia' team won first place, while the Chinese University of Hong Kong's 'Power Builder' team secured second place. Officials including Financial Secretary Paul Chan and representatives from the Asian Broadcasting Union attended the event, highlighting Hong Kong's growing prominence in science and technology. The contest also showcased human-robot collaboration through performances involving martial artists and musicians.

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The Slovenia Times logoThe Slovenia TimesIndependentCenter6 hr. ago
Hong Kong Hosts "ABU Robocon 2026" HKU and CUHK Clinched Two Top Spots for Hong Kong

The 'Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Robot Contest 2026' (ABU Robocon 2026) took place on August 23 at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Hong Kong, featuring 16 university teams from 15 countries and regions. Organized by Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), the event emphasized Hong Kong's role as an innovation hub aligned with the National 15th Five-Year Plan. The University of Hong Kong's 'Sap i entia' team won first place, while the Chinese University of Hong Kong's 'Power Builder' team secured second place. Officials including Financial Secretary Paul Chan and representatives from the Asian Broadcasting Union attended the event, highlighting Hong Kong's growing prominence in science and technology. The contest also showcased human-robot collaboration through performances involving martial artists and musicians.

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