Two robotics companies based in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (BDA), also known as Beijing E-Town, won top honors at the inaugural CMG World Robot Mount Tai Competition in Tai'an, Shandong Province. Teams from two Beijing E-Town-based companies competed in the event, where GENISOM AI's humanoid robot GENISOM NE01 secured first place in two categories. The results demonstrated the companies' progress in developing robots capable of operating in demanding outdoor environments.

A Mountain Course Tests Robots in Real-World Conditions

The competition turned Mount Tai's historic hiking route into a testing ground for robotics. The course ran approximately 3.9 kilometers from Red Gate to Zhongtian Gate, featuring more than 3,100 steps along the way.

The event included two main categories: speed challenges and specialized tasks. Humanoid robots, quadruped robots and robotic exoskeletons competed in tests involving autonomous movement, adaptation to uneven terrain and load-bearing climbing. The challenges put key technologies such as motion control, dynamic balance and environmental perception to the test.

MirrorMe Technology entered two teams in the quadruped speed race. Both teams completed the course with their BPX robots, recording the second- and fourth-fastest times overall. One of the teams, Jingshi Chuchongchong, was formed by MirrorMe Technology's Beijing E-Town subsidiary.

The two BPX robots began climbing steps immediately after the start and completed the route without falling or requiring human assistance. They reached Zhongtianmen in 47 and 53 minutes, respectively, compared with more than 90 minutes typically taken by adult hikers.

A company representative said the results showed that the same modular quadruped platform could be adapted for practical tasks such as transporting supplies at tourist sites and conducting inspections in mountainous areas.

GENISOM AI's Humanoid Robot Takes Two First-Place Finishes

GENISOM's independently developed humanoid robot GENISOM NE01 won the official race and challenge segments of the humanoid speed competition. The company also received the event's Peak Challenger Award.

GENISOM AI's Beijing E-Town-registered entity entered the competition with both humanoid and quadruped robots. Its quadruped robot Tongchui M1 completed a load-bearing challenge from the 2,100-step section of Mount Tai to Hutian Pavilion using fully autonomous navigation.

GENISOM NE01 stands approximately 133 centimeters tall and weighs about 37 kilograms. Its body is made from aerospace-grade die-cast alloy, designed to combine low weight with impact resistance. Its joints have a peak torque of up to 180 newton-meters.

Li Jinxiang, GENISOM AI's marketing and integrated communications manager, said the team spent more than two weeks preparing for the event, conducting algorithm tests and targeted adjustments at a Mount Tai training site. The main priorities were improving the robot's stability and its ability to withstand the physical demands of the climb.

To improve traction and balance, the team developed custom flat-soled shoes with flexible soles that provide clearer feedback about ground conditions to the robot's joint and motor sensors.

Sensors on the robot continuously monitor its posture, joint conditions and contact with the ground. When a foot touches down, the system detects changes in pressure and body position. If it detects a loss of footing or a shift in balance, it adjusts leg force, joint angles and the position of the next step in real time.

Competition Provides a Testing Ground for Industrial Applications

The Mount Tai event was not the first time either company had tested its technology in competitions in Beijing E-Town. Both MirrorMe Technology and GENISOM AI have taken part in local robotics events, using real-world challenges to refine their products.

MirrorMe Technology's next-generation wheel-legged quadruped robot BPW made its debut at the 2026 Autumn Robot Warrior Challenge, where it won the remote-controlled quadruped wheeled-robot category.

Deng Haoran, a product manager at MirrorMe Technology, said competitions held in real-world environments provide a valuable setting for product development. They allow the team to improve gait control and water resistance, helping robots progress from basic functionality towards more reliable and durable operation.

For GENISOM AI, the industrial environment was an important factor in establishing its Beijing E-Town subsidiary. Li said the company was attracted by the area's range of potential application scenarios, concentration of embodied AI and robotics companies, established industrial supply chain and business environment for technology innovation. These conditions, he added, closely match the company's business focus.

The companies' results at Mount Tai reflect the broader development of embodied AI and robotics in Beijing E-Town. The area uses robotics competitions not only to test performance but also to help connect prototype development with industrial applications.

It has developed four competition platforms focused on speed testing, operational tasks, technology development and application deployment. Through these events, companies can assess robot performance in practical conditions, identify areas for improvement and accelerate the transition from competition prototypes to commercial and industrial use.