Hitch Open World AI Championships

We are pleased to share that Crystal Tang Minqin, Global Executive Chair of Hitch Open, has been honored as one of the “AI Creators 100 · Creators of the Year.” In an era where AI is reshaping the boundaries of creativity, Crystal continues to push forward with Hitch Open as a…

On the Tianmen Mountain course — with no GPS, weak valley signals, wet surfaces, and 99 sharp turns — the AI race cars completed the entire run fully autonomously and safely. 🏆 Tsinghua University claimed the championship with a lap time of 16’10’’838. Every team that finished…

In the exclusive interview “Building the ‘Command System’ of Intelligent Transportation with AI,” Tianyi Transportation’s Ju Youcheng shares forward-looking insights into how AI is reshaping the future of mobility. As autonomous driving enters a new stage, transportation systems…

We’re thrilled to join the global dialogue on innovation and investment at #AIMChina2025 in Shanghai! Where borders blur, ideas ignite, and the future of global collaboration takes center stage. 💡 Ms. Tang Minqin (Crystal Tang), Global Executive Chairwoman of the Hitch Open…

Huge thanks to @BSKolClubCN for the exclusive interview at #DePINExpo2025 🎙️ From Tianmen Mountain’s cloud track to the global AI research stage — Hitch Open continues to push the boundaries of physical intelligence competitions. Join us as we race toward the 2026 season! 🚗💨…

At the 2025 National Culture & Tourism Listed Companies Shanghai Event, Hitch Open Global Chair Tang Minqin shared: “When AI racing meets China’s natural wonders, technology tells a cultural story.” AI + tourism = the future of immersive cultural experiences. #hitchopen…

📅September 30 · Hitch Open · Tianmen Mountain Teams from Hunan University, Wuhan University of Technology, and Jilin University gathered at the legendary Tianmen Mountain track! In front of the mist-covered “99 Bends,” these young engineers showcased their passion and…

On the morning of September 27, 2025, the Hunan University team successfully passed the real-car AI racing qualification test. Next, the Jilin University team will take on the qualification challenge tomorrow—stay tuned! #HitchOpen #AIracing #TianmenMountain #AI #Jilin…

The first teams have begun real-car testing on the legendary 99 Bends track. On that day, thick mountain fog shrouded the course, with extremely low visibility, posing even greater challenges for the AI race cars. How do algorithms cope with the uncertainties of the natural…

📢 The Hitch Open World AI Championships garages are currently being set up. Dedicated areas for all 7 university teams are under installation and preparation, with signage, partitions, and supporting facilities being finalized. Teams will soon move in to begin vehicle tuning,…

Big thanks to everyone who came to our keynote at #DePINExpo2025 in Hong Kong! 🙌 Tang Minqin shared Hitch Open’s vision of AI racing × DePIN, and the feedback was amazing. Let’s keep building the bridge between physical intelligence and decentralized networks! #DePIN #Web3…

Today, the PIX intelligent chassis completed its up-and-downhill test at Tianmen Mountain: - Start from the summit, observed by all teams - Downhill run, adapting to the winding mountain road - Cornering section, verifying steering and stability This test provided valuable data…

HitchOpen Recap | Tianmen Mountain The world’s first AI open-world extreme EV race — Hitch Open 2025 Simulation Playoffs — concluded at Zhangjiajie’s legendary Tianmen Mountain! 🏆 Winner: Fudan University 📊 Triple tie at the top of the leaderboard: Hunan University / Tsinghua…

99 hairpin turns. 1300 meters of vertical climb. Tianmen Mountain’s legendary road is about to witness the ultimate showdown in AI racing! On October 18, the Hitch Open World AI Championships will push the limits of electric autonomous racing. Top global AI teams. Extreme…

🏁 Hitch Open is more than just an AI racing event — it’s a global proving ground for autonomous driving. Tang Minqin, Global Executive Chair of Hitch Open, joined Yicai to discuss how unifying sensor platforms is key to scaling China’s autonomous driving industry. 🧠 From…

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💥From Code to Curves: China’s AI Grand Prix Is Rewriting the Autonomous Playbook🏎️ China just launched the first-ever Hitch Open World AI Racing Championship @HitchOpen , where student-built autonomous systems hit 280 km/h with centimeter-level precision. But this isn’t just…

🏁 The first-ever Hitch Open Virtual Oval Race has concluded — and the results are in! On a 2.5-mile simulated oval circuit, seven top university AI teams pushed their fully autonomous systems to 280 km/h — competing not just in speed, but in algorithmic precision and…

What’s a Simulation Race? Put simply — it means the AI race car has already “burned rubber” on a virtual mountain road before ever seeing the real thing! 🏁 Simulation = Virtual Track Training, the ultimate accelerator in an AI’s growth journey! Here’s a quick example 👇 💻🌐…