Recently, at the ATEC2025 offline challenge held at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, robots made their debut in outdoor extreme tasks without remote control, delivering impressive performances. The competition attracted top teams from major universities, with participants using their own technologies to enable robotic dogs to cross arch bridges, climb mountainous terrain, water plants, and sort garbage, showcasing outstanding artificial intelligence and robotics technology.

Before the competition, the organizers predicted that multiple "failures" might occur during the event. However, the participants proved these concerns wrong with their unexpected creativity and adaptability. After two days of intense competition, the Wongtsai team from Zhejiang University won the championship, while the IRMV team from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the CyberPrime team from Beijing Institute of Technology took second and third places, respectively. All three teams used robotic dog solutions.

The competition included four real-world challenges: garbage sorting, autonomous watering, orienteering, and crossing a suspension bridge. Each task not only tested the robots' ability to adapt to complex environments but also placed high demands on their visual perception, spatial positioning, and stable grasping capabilities. Notably, Zhejiang University's robot successfully completed the garbage sorting task without remote control, demonstrating its excellent autonomy.

During the intense competition, quadruped robots showed significant advantages, especially in off-road and stable operations. In contrast, humanoid robots encountered difficulties in complex terrains, performing worse than quadruped robots. This also revealed the current shortcomings in robot technology regarding multi-step reasoning and environmental adaptability.

Overall, this competition was not only a test of technology but also a deep reflection on the future direction of robotics. Participating teams showcased the potential of robots in practical applications through their innovative solutions, while also providing researchers with valuable data and experience, promoting further development of robotics technology.