MakeX Robot Challenge Global Finals held in Nansha

From December 7 to 9, the 2018 2nd MakeX Robot Challenge Global Finals, also called the Youth Artificial Intelligence Carnival in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, was held in Nansha. "Small Computer Geeks"consisting of 300 teams from China, Japan, Mexico and more than 20 other countries manipulated their "iron armor" toys -- "robots" in the Nansha Stadium.

"Small computer geeks" compete in the finals. [Photo/gznsnews.com]

After three days of fierce competition, eight teams, including “Yiqi Made”, won the annual global championship and the STEAM Education Dream Fund Award of RMB 500,000 （$72458.50）.

The competition sets up three different themes for the participants of different ages, namely "Blue Planet", "Interstellar Exploration" and "Siege Castle". Primary school students and junior high school students are able to participate in the competition with the theme of "Blue Planet", which tests the ability of young people to use sensors and programs and the precise operation of robots in accordance with automatic program instructions. "Interstellar Exploration" is designed for primary school groups, and requires participants to complete difficult and precise stacking operations. The "Siege Castle" competition reflects the diversity of robot technologies and strategies.

Simultaneously with the finals the Nansha Development Zone Commerce Bureau signed a project agreement with Guangzhou Tongxin Material Science and Technology Co., Ltd., and the global STEAM education leading brand Makeblock officially settled in Nansha, where it will set up a national headquarters and R&D center.

Zeng Jinze, deputy party secretary of the CPC Nansha district committee and mayor of Nanshadistrict, said that in recent years, Nansha’s artificial intelligence industry has grown rapidly; its innovation capability has been significantly enhanced, and its cluster development has achieved outstanding results. It has become an emerging gathering place for the artificial intelligence industry in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau.

Nansha will create more conditions and provide a bigger stage for outstanding young talents to stand out. At the same time, it will provide a better environment and better service for investors and enterprises.