About the Competition : The World Robot Summit 2025

The 2025 World Robot Summit Fukushima Competition aims to advance the practical application of robots and drones in disaster relief and harsh environments. Through simulated complex scenarios such as earthquakes, industrial accidents, and tunnel collapses, the competition evaluates participants' systems in high-risk environments, testing their autonomous navigation, perception and detection, mapping capabilities, data transmission, and human-machine collaboration. Its core objective is to validate and enhance the practicality and reliability of robots in real disaster settings, accelerating the transition of relevant technologies from laboratories to societal applications, and contributing to building a safer, more resilient future society.

Applied FPV HD imaging to their robot and performed excellently in the competition

The Team Dynamics from FH OÖ – Campus Wels was proud to be one of only 10 selected international teams competing in the Harsh Environment – Plant Disaster Challenge. After months of arduous effort and five high-intensity missions, this passionate team ultimately pushed beyond their limits and secured fifth place. Of course, their outstanding performance is inseparable from stable technical support and innovative thinking. By using the CADDX Walksnail Goggles X, Avatar Pro Kit, and GM3, they combined FPV technology with robotics, continuously exploring the boundaries of innovation.

Next, let us witness the precious moments of CADDX and this outstanding team together：

Highlights Throughout: Victorious Time and Again

Located at the Fukushima Robot Test Site, the venue features a variety of realistic testing environments including complex scenarios such as simulated factory areas, tunnels, earthquake rubble, wind tunnels, and bodies of water. This not only tests the operational skills of the competing teams but also puts CADDX's digital high-definition video transmission technology to the ultimate test. On the second-to-last day, teams faced heavy rain and strong winds, pushing both robots and team members to adapt quickly and perform under truly harsh real-world conditions. 

During the challenge, our rescue robot:
1.Inspected industrial facilities and automatically read meter values

2.Operated valves as commanded by a digital twin

3.Detected and reported abnormalities such as cracks or corrosion

4.Responded to an explosion by removing debris and securing hazardous areas

5.Located victims in a tunnel accident and reported their status to the digital twin

This event powerfully demonstrated how robotics and digital twin technologies can support disaster prevention, response, and recovery in the future.

Passionately Challenging Infinite Possibilities

The FH OÖ – Campus Wels team's achieved outstanding results and honors from their solid theoretical foundation and outstanding practical experience. As an active advocate in the FPV imaging field, CADDX is deeply honored to witness and participate in this journey filled with passion and creativity. Sharing our passion and growing together has always been the bond connecting CADDX with all FPV enthusiasts and competing teams. We believe that in the near future, we will join hands with more promising teams to continue pushing boundaries and exploring the limitless possibilities of FPV. For us, this is the true essence of FPV—passion, challenge, and boundless potential.