Recently, the 27th National Finals of the China Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Competition (CRAIC) successfully concluded. A team formed by the School of Information Technology at Beijing City University demonstrated solid professional expertise and exceptional innovation capabilities, standing out in the highly competitive Aelos Robot Challenge event. The team secured one National First Prize and two National Second Prizes.
The BCU team consisted of cross-disciplinary students from the SIT. Over several months of preparation leading up to the finals, the team members, under the guidance of their advisors, repeatedly refined their design solutions and optimized programming logic and operational procedures. During the finals, faced with complex task scenarios and intense competition pressure, the team remained composed and delivered outstanding performance through innovative design, stable equipment operation, and seamless collaboration. Their achievements fully reflect BCU's robust efforts in cultivating talent in technological innovation, with significant improvements in students' practical abilities in programming, engineering application, teamwork, and resilience.
As a benchmark competition in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence in China, CRAIC is organized by the Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence (CAAI). It has attracted over 600 universities and more than 270,000 students nationwide. Known for its large scale, profound industry influence, and top-tier professional standards, CRAIC has become an important platform for universities to test the outcomes of technological innovation talent cultivation and promote interdisciplinary integration.
This year's finals brought together outstanding teams from more than 30 top Chinese universities, including Tsinghua University and Beihang University. The competing teams engaged in fierce competition around cutting-edge directions in robotics technology, collectively contributing to the deep integration of intelligent technology and education.
Moving forward, BCU and the School of Information Technology will continue to uphold the educational philosophy of "promoting learning and research through competitions." By leveraging advancements in embodied intelligent robotics and other frontier technologies, the university will further deepen disciplinary development, scientific innovation, and talent cultivation in the fields of artificial intelligence and robotics. BCU will encourage more students to participate in high-level technological competitions, continuously enhancing their innovative practical abilities and industry competitiveness, with the goal of achieving further success in national and international top-tier events and cultivating more high-quality technological innovation talents.
