WBCD 2026 Competition Track

Track 1: Logistics Packing Challenge

Robot from Galaxea

This challenge simulates a real-world automated packing scenario where the robot needs to efficiently transfer items from a moving conveyor system to designated packing containers. The task involves picking items from 10 moving bins on a conveyor belt and organizing them in a target packing bin.

Picking Environment

  • 10 picking bins move along conveyor at controlled speed
  • Each bin contains identical items
  • Items vary between bins (shape, size, weight)
  • Time limit per bin at picking point

Packing Options

Standard Version
Plastic Material Box

Uses rigid plastic container as packing bin

Advanced Version
Cardboard Box

Uses cardboard box with additional box closure requirement

Time Efficiency

  • Total picking time (cumulative for 10 items)
  • Total packing time (cumulative for 10 placements)

Quality Standards

  • Items stacked tightly and neatly, not exceeding bin height
  • For advanced version, cardboard box must be properly sealed

Sample Test Scene

Test Scene 1 Test Scene 2

Track 2: Life Science R&D - Lab Experiments

Robot from AgileX Robotics

This challenge focuses on precise laboratory operations, including column chromatography setup and sample handling. The robot must demonstrate careful manipulation of delicate laboratory equipment through three critical stages.

Stage 1: Silica Gel Column Installation

The robot must install a silica gel column using a Luer lock connection system with precision and care.

Column Location

Locate and identify correct silica gel column using vision system

Column Connection

Align and tighten Luer lock connection with precise control

Column Placement

Mount column securely on fixed rack ensuring leak-free connection

Stage 2: Sample Tube Organization

Tube Arrangement
  • Transfer tubes from random arrangement to organized grid
  • Fill all 30 positions precisely and systematically
  • Arrange glass tubes in 5×6 grid on Rack A

Stage 3: Selective Sample Processing

Tube Selection Tube Transfer

Select and transfer specified tubes based on diagram

Liquid Disposal

Precisely pour remaining samples into waste container

Technical Precision

  • Column alignment and tightening accuracy
  • Tube arrangement precision
  • Sample selection accuracy
  • Liquid handling control

Operational Efficiency

  • Task completion speed
  • Success rate per subtask
  • Error-free execution
  • System reliability

Track 3: Deformable Object Manipulation

Robot from ARX

This challenge evaluates robotic manipulation of deformable objects in manufacturing and service scenarios. Using a T-shirt as the representative flexible object, teams must demonstrate sophisticated perception and control capabilities.

Load T-shirt

Pick up and position the T-shirt into the workspace for manipulation.

Unload T-shirt

Remove the T-shirt from the workspace after manipulation is complete.

Fold T-shirt

Fold the T-shirt into a neat and consistent configuration.

Core Skills Assessed

  • Perception and tracking of deformable objects
  • Compliant grasping and manipulation
  • Control of object deformation and alignment
  • Consistency and quality of the final folded result

Evaluation & Scoring System

Virtual Budget Allocation

Each team receives a fixed budget in virtual dollars. Data collection costs vary based on teleoperation method, assuming robots are provided at no cost.

In-Person Control

Side-by-side operation, full information access

High Rate
Close-Distance Control

Onboard sensors only, minimal latency

Medium Rate
Remote Control

Onboard sensors, high latency, connection issues

Low Rate

Teleoperation Performance

Quality and speed vs. human baseline

Learning Capability

Data collection efficiency and model performance