# Robots race up Mount Tai with eggs and watermelons

> Robots climb China’s sacred Mount Tai carrying fragile goods in a test of machine endurance.
- Title: Robots race up Mount Tai with eggs and watermelons | Shortify
- Summary: Robots climb China’s sacred Mount Tai carrying fragile goods in a test of machine endurance. Robots from 90 teams raced up Mount Tai’s 3.9km course with 600m…
- Keywords: mount tai, robots, eggs, watermelons, china, university, state media, robot race, machine endurance, cctv, news, world
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/tech-gadgets/2026/11/02/robots-race-up-chinas-sacred-mount-tai-carrying-eggs-and-watermelons/241706
- Published: 2026-11-02T21:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mount tai, robots, eggs, watermelons, china, university, state media, robot race, machine endurance, cctv, news, world
## Robots race Mount Tai
Robots and engineers from 90 teams raced up Mount Tai’s 3.9-kilometre course with 600m ascent.
## Eggs and watermelons carried
Robots transported fragile goods like fresh eggs and watermelons to the summit.
## Humanoid robot performance
The fastest humanoid robot completed a shorter race course in 27 minutes and 26 seconds.
## Canine robot winner
A canine robot from Beijing Lingyi Technology completed the course in 43 minutes and 41 seconds.
## Terrain challenges
One robot collapsed and another tumbled down stairs during the race.
## Event purpose
Organisers called Mount Tai’s rocky terrain a natural test for real-world robot training.
## Key takeaway

Robots from 90 teams raced up Mount Tai’s 3.9km course with 600m ascent carrying eggs and watermelons.