2026 National Safety Emergency Rescue Robot Competition · Guangzhou
Technology for Good, Life First
2026 Emergency & Safety Rescue Robot Competition · Guangzhou
Start Time
2026, 4 22
Venue
Guangzhou | Wuxi | Shenzhen
Organization
Hosted by authoritative institutions, organized by professional associations
Organizer
University of Emergency Management
Organizer
Guangdong Academy of Sciences Association
Shenzhen Robotics Association
Shenzhen Public Welfare Rescue Volunteer Association
Jury
Judging panel composed of industry authority experts
Han Zhenfeng
Director of the Emergency Robot Laboratory for Confined Spaces, National Institute of Natural Disaster Prevention
Liu Yongtao
Professor at the University of Emergency Management and Director of the Key Laboratory of Special Robots for Safety Production and Emergency Disposal in Hebei Province
Hu Weijian
Researcher at the Search and Rescue Center of the Ministry of Emergency Management; Member of the Expert Committee for the Beijing World Robot Contest
Yang Ruiyang
Postdoctoral Researcher and Senior Engineer, Big Data Center of the Ministry of Emergency Management
Zhang Xiaowei
Director of the Combat and Training Division, Guangdong Provincial Fire Rescue Corps; Senior Engineer
Tan Weijia
Secretary-General of the Shenzhen Robotics Association
Shi Xin
Captain of the Shenzhen Volunteer Rescue Team and National Model Citizen
Event Highlights
Social Impact
Focusing on emergency rescue, leveraging technology to safeguard lives, and driving innovative applications of robotics in disaster prevention and mitigation.
Industrial Value
Accelerate the commercialization of robotics technologies, drive collaborative innovation across the supply chain, and cultivate a new ecosystem for emergency rescue industries.
International Value
Build an international-grade event brand to foster global technical exchange and cooperation, and enhance China's influence in the field of emergency rescue.
Urban Value
Enhance urban emergency response capabilities, advance smart city development, and provide technical support for safe urban growth.
Key Dates
4 22—7 30
Sign Up & Submit Proposal (No Product Team)
Secondary development requires vendor support via a solution.
4 22—8 9
Creative Team Only: Register & Submit Proposal
Teams participating in the creative competition only
4 22—8 31
Registered with our in-house product team
Teams with mature products or prototypes
8 7
Expert Preliminary Review for Creative Awards
Expert closed-door review: Announcing the list of collaborative creative teams
8 14, 16
Roadshow & Creative Competition Results Announcement
Offline reviews in Guangzhou and Wuxi; published on the official website and WeChat official account
8 21 - 9 19
Venue Test Match
Co-organized by Guangzhou and Wuxi, with 5 batches in total; open every Friday and Saturday.
8—9
Technical Iteration and Professional Coaching
Professional coaching for vendor collaboration creative team proposals
beginning of 10
Grand Finals & Awards Ceremony
Estimated to be on one of 10/8/9/10, subject to official website announcement.
Sponsors
Thank you to our partners and sponsoring companies for their strong support.
Title Sponsor
Shenzhen Jackery Power Co., Ltd.
EcoFlow upholds the mission "Powering a Greener World Everywhere," dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and user-friendly green energy solutions for people worldwide.
Sponsors
Shenzhen Zhiyuan Kutuo Technology Co., Ltd.
Intelligent robotics technology innovation company specializing in the R&D of rescue robots.
Hikvision Group Micro-Specialized Robot Industry Cluster
Industrial cluster of small, micro, and specialized intelligent robots providing integrated hardware and software solutions for constrained spaces, hazardous environments, and extreme operating conditions.
Shenzhen Industrial Space Development Co., Ltd.
Industrial Park Operation Service Provider | Offering Industrial Space Planning and Operations Services
Ming Hing Water and Drainage Engineering Co., Ltd.
Ming Hing Water & Drainage Engineering Co., Ltd. is a professional firm specializing in water and drainage engineering, offering municipal infrastructure maintenance services such as pipeline inspection, repair, and unclogging. With extensive experience and technical expertise in emergency underground network repairs, we deliver reliable solutions for critical infrastructure challenges.
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Important Notice: Registration Deadline Extension and Schedule Update for the 2026 Safety Emergency Rescue Robot Competition – Guangzhou
<p>Since the launch of the 2026 National Safety Emergency Rescue Robot Competition, it has garnered widespread attention and active participation from universities, research institutions, and industry partners nationwide. To date, over 20 institutions and multiple companies have registered. The committee sincerely thanks everyone for their continued support.</p><p>Due to recent extreme weather conditions in Guangzhou, including prolonged heavy rainfall, construction and testing site preparations could not proceed as scheduled. To ensure high-quality venues and a safe, standardized, and fair competition environment for all teams, the committee has decided to adjust the registration deadline and schedule as follows:</p><p>1. Extended Registration Deadline</p><p>The registration deadline is extended to 2026年7月15日。The committee will reopen the registration email on 7月1日 to continue accepting applications. Teams interested in participating are encouraged to submit their materials promptly.</p><p>2. Revised Proposal Review and Pitching Schedule</p><p>Proposal review period: 2026年7月16日至7月29日。</p><p>Pitching sessions: 2026年7月31日至8月6日。</p><p>3. Adjusted Testing Schedule</p><p>To allow sufficient time for testing and debugging, the preliminary trials will be conducted in batches:</p><p>Batch 1: 2026年7月31日至8月1日</p><p>Batch 2: 2026年8月7日至8月8日</p><p>Batch 3: 2026年8月14日至8月15日</p><p>Batch 4: 2026年8月21日至8月22日</p><p>All other competition matters remain unchanged per the original announcement. Please stay updated via the official website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.global-rrc.com/及官方微信公众号“RRCC救援机器人”及后续通知，及时获取最新赛事信息。">http://www.global-rrc.com/及官方微信公众号“RRCC救援机器人”及后续通知，及时获取最新赛事信息。</a></p><p>The committee apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this delay and appreciates your understanding. We encourage all teams to use this extended period to refine their proposals and optimize their robot projects to enhance competitiveness.</p><p>This notice is hereby issued.</p><p>2026 National Safety Emergency Rescue Robot Competition Committee</p><p>2026年7月1日</p>
Registration for the 2026 Safety Emergency Rescue Robot Competition in Guangzhou is now open
Dear Competing Teams, The registration for the 2026 Global Safety Emergency Rescue Robot Competition in Guangzhou is now officially open! This competition invites global youth innovators, university faculty and students, enterprises, emergency rescue technicians, robotics industry professionals, and innovation team members to participate. I. Competition Overview Guided by the core philosophy of "Technology for Good, Life First," this competition focuses on the field of safety emergency rescue. It aims to foster the deep integration of robotics technology with emergency response, promoting technological innovation and commercialization. II. Competition Tracks The competition features two main tracks covering seven categories: Track 1: High-Rise Fire Rescue - Category 1: Fire Source Localization and Trapped Personnel Search - Category 2: Load-Bearing Climbing and Supply Delivery - Category 3: External Window Breaking, Smoke Exhaust, and 3D Fire Suppression Support Track 2: Disaster Emergency Response - Category 4: Precision Airdrop of Supplies in Post-Disaster Mountainous Areas - Category 5: Breaching and Clearing Narrow Corridors in Collapsed Buildings - Category 6: Underwater Precision Localization and Buoyancy Rescue - Category 7: Large-Scale AI Reconnaissance and Precision Airdrop Post-Disaster III. Key Milestones - Pre-registration & Proposal Submission: 4/22 – 7/15 - Proposal Review & Selection: 7/16 – 7/29 - Pitch Event: 7/31 – 8/6 - Track-Specific Trials: 7/8 (Total of 4 batches) - Innovation Award Evaluation: 8 - Grand Finals: 10 IV. Registration Process Teams can register via the following methods: 1. Email Registration: Download and complete the pre-registration form, then send it to the official competition email: globalrrc@163.com 2. Online Registration: Visit the official competition website and click "Register Now" to access the registration system. V. Fee Structure - Registration Fee: Free - Travel Subsidy: Student teams selected for the venue competition are eligible for travel subsidies. - Platform Access: Free usage of the general platform provided by partner vendors upon approval. VI. Contact Information - Official Email: globalrrc@163.com - Phone Numbers: 15361593006 (Teacher Jing), 18118761562 (Teacher Xu) - Official WeChat Account: RRCC Rescue Robots We welcome experts from all sectors to join us and drive the advancement and application of emergency rescue robotics! 2026 Global Safety Emergency Rescue Robot Competition · Guangzhou Organizing Committee 2026/7/1
National First Safety and Emergency Rescue Robot Competition Launches in Shenzhen
First National Safety and Emergency Rescue Robot Competition Launches in Shenzhen Responding to the Call of Life with Technology: Five Challenge Tracks Open Globally On 4 22, the inaugural Safety and Emergency Rescue Robot Competition, themed "Technology for Good, Life First," officially launched at FAIR plus 2026 in the Robot Full-Industry Chain Conference held at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. The competition rejects flashy demonstrations, instead presenting highly realistic extreme rescue scenarios to issue a "call for heroes" to universities, research institutes, and startups worldwide. With frequent natural disasters intersecting with urban risks, there is an unprecedented urgency for intelligent and unmanned rescue equipment. Guided by the Research Center of the Ministry of Emergency Management and hosted by the University of Emergency Management, the event is organized by the Guangdong Academy of Sciences Federation, Shenzhen Robotics Association, Shenzhen Public Welfare Rescue Volunteer Federation, Hikvision Wuxi Technology Co., Ltd., and Shenzhen Industrial Space Development Co., Ltd., with support from the Shenzhen Emergency Safety Industry Association and Beijing Pinglan Public Welfare Foundation. It unites government, industry, academia, research, and application sectors. During the afternoon forum titled "Special Robots: Focusing on Emergency Rescue and Exploring Human-Robot Collaboration," five high-profile practical challenge tracks were unveiled. **Addressing Pain Points: From "Lab Showcases" to "Real-World Combat"** At the forum, experts skipped pleasantries and directly addressed the weaknesses of current emergency robots. Zhong Ruixing, First Secretary of the Joint Party Committee of Shenzhen's Science and Technology Social Organizations, emphasized that extreme weather and disaster incidents are forcing upgrades to traditional emergency methods. Rescue robots should not be delicate models confined to laboratories but must serve as "tough comrades" capable of entering fire zones, diving into deep water, and navigating rubble—a critical barrier protecting rescuers' lives. He noted that Shenzhen possesses China's most complete robot industrial chain, making this competition pivotal in driving the industry's leap from consumer-grade to "special-purpose, combat-ready." Wang Pinghui, professor at Southern University of Science and Technology and the forum moderator, described emergency rescue as the "ultimate exam" for robotics. He explained that the five tracks cover the most challenging disaster scenarios—from mountain deployments to underwater search-and-rescue—testing technical foundations under extreme conditions of "no roads, no networks, and no power." Han Zhenfeng, Executive Deputy Director of the Limited-Space Emergency Robot Laboratory at the National Natural Disaster Prevention Research Institute of the Ministry of Emergency Management, summarized current technological limitations in nine words: "Cannot enter, cannot see clearly, cannot act." Yang Ruiyang, senior engineer and postdoctoral researcher at the Big Data Center of the Ministry of Emergency Management, cited data: over 90% of firefighting robot actions still rely on manual remote control under heavy smoke and glare; in plateau and high-cold environments, equipment failure rates exceed 40%. Existing wheeled or tracked robots often struggle against "layered" rubble and complex industrial settings. These pain points represent breakthrough opportunities. Liu Yongtao, professor at the University of Emergency Management and director of the Key Laboratory of Special Robots for Safety Production and Emergency Disposal in Hebei Province, revealed that China is accelerating construction of the world's first embodied special-purpose robot training and certification base. Future robots must evolve beyond "remote-controlled toys" into smart partners that enable "easy communication and light operation" with rescuers, achieving deep collaboration where humans decide and machines take risks. Hu Weijian, researcher at the Search and Rescue Center of the Ministry of Emergency Management, stressed that evaluation criteria must return to the four-character principle of "practical effectiveness," ensuring technology iterates through rigorous testing. Turning to global humanitarian efforts, Hu Huihua, China Liaison Coordinator for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), shared sobering statistics: In 2025, at least 326 humanitarian workers were killed globally. She argued that emergency robots are shifting from "future concepts" to "essential needs," serving as the first "eyes" and "hands" entering dangerous zones. China's manufacturing and supply chain advantages should translate into affordable, accessible technology that benefits the world. **Green Heart and Corporate Power: From Energy to Complete Systems** As the title sponsor, Baofu New Energy Co., Ltd. highlighted a frequently overlooked aspect of rescue operations—energy. For robots penetrating disaster zones, electricity is the "heart." This portable energy storage leader, with cumulative sales exceeding 700 units, has products distributed across more than 50 countries. It promptly donated solar-charging outdoor power supplies during major disasters including the Tibet Shigatse earthquake, California wildfires, and the Noto Peninsula earthquake in Japan, providing critical energy support on-site. Representatives from companies like Hikvision and Zhiyuan Kutuo also presented special-purpose robot solutions tailored for fire inspection and other scenarios, demonstrating the industry's rapid response to real-world demands. **Five "Hardcore" Tracks: Simulating the Cruelty of the Real World** According to the organizing committee, all challenge tracks address frontline rescue pain points and operate under simulated extreme conditions of "no roads, no networks, and no power." - **Post-Disaster Mountainous Supply Delivery**: Robots must autonomously traverse 300 meters of complex terrain featuring steep slopes, loose rocks, and dynamic water spray interference, delivering 20 kg of emergency supplies precisely twice consecutively. - **Demolition and Clearance of Narrow Channels in Collapsed Buildings**: Simulating dire situations deep within rubble, robots must crawl through pipes with an inner diameter of only 1 meters, performing millimeter-level concrete slab demolition within tiny triangular workspaces. Any error risks triggering "secondary collapses." - **Underwater Precision Location and Buoyancy Rescue in Floods**: In turbid waters entangled with fishing nets, robots must use sonar-vision fusion to lock onto targets and accurately complete buoyancy bag attachment and inflation towing. - **Large-Area AI Reconnaissance and Precision Airdrop Post-Disaster**: Drones must distinguish between human bodies and thermal interference sources using AI recognition under strong turbulence, dropping supplies precisely into designated barrels from high altitude with deviations not exceeding 100 mm. - **High-Rise Building Fire Rescue**: This three-dimensional operation requires ground, climbing, and aerial robots to collaborate in smoke-filled communication blackouts to complete the full chain of tasks: fire source localization, load-bearing climbing, window breaking for smoke ventilation, and multi-level extinguishing. **Ecosystem Co-Building: From Competition Arena to Global Impact** During the forum, the Beijing Pinglan Public Welfare Foundation introduced its upcoming "Chinese Private Offshore Medical Rescue Ship" project. This 5000-ton medical vessel will undertake humanitarian aid missions in Southeast Asia, Africa, and other regions, marking a significant step for private rescue forces venturing into deep blue waters. Zhu Zhaokui, Deputy General Manager of Hikvision Wuxi Technology Co., Ltd., stated that the company will deeply participate in post-competition technology incubation, helping emergency robots transition from "usable" to "user-friendly." Global registration for the competition is now open. Preliminary proposal submissions close on 2026 6 31, with finals scheduled for 2026 10 in Shenzhen. Winners will gain direct access to top-tier industry resources and have their solutions recommended to national emergency management departments as demonstration products for national-level drills. As the organizing committee stated, they seek not merely a technical contest but an opportunity for young tech talents to truly fulfill the promise of "letting technology protect life" through extreme challenges直面生死，co-creating a new paradigm for human civilization in the AI era.
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