⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More than 3,500 participants from nearly 30 countries and regions gathered in Beijing for the 2025-2026 VEX Robotics Asia Open Signature Event, a contest focused on integrated robotic skills such as robot programming, construction and control.
Held at the Shougang Park in the Chinese capital city's Shijingshan District from Thursday to Sunday, the event drew 600 teams across age groups from kindergarten to university.
Separate divisions allow students of different ages to demonstrate abilities from operating mini robots to designing complex competitive machines.
"We think they are very strong. We have never seen teams so strong, and their robots work so perfectly. We think we are going to learn from them, and we will try to do our best," said Pol Serra Carner, a participant from Spain.
The VEX Robotics competition has been hosted across many countries, attracting millions of young people each year. It has become an important platform connecting global youth in science, technology and innovation.
"The competition brings together top teams from all continents, including Europe, North America, South America and Africa. We will fully leverage our resource integration advantages to cultivate new talents for development of the artificial intelligence industry," said Jia Hao, secretary-general of the Beijing-based Zhongguancun Shuzhi Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance.
Organizers said the event not only features high-level technological contests but also promotes in‑depth cross‑cultural exchanges among young participants worldwide.