CADDX | Supporting the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria in Winning the ICRA 2026 Legged Robot Challenge

ICRA 2026 Legged Robot Challenge 

Advancing Next-Generation Robotics with Cutting-Edge Vision Technology

CADDX Supports the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria Team in Winning the ICRA Championship!

Event Background

In June 2026, the 2026 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA 2026), one of the world's leading events in robotics, was held in Vienna, Austria.

Organized by the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (IEEE-RAS), ICRA is a premier international conference that brings together leading universities, research institutions, and robotics companies to showcase the latest advances in robotics and automation.

Among this year's competitions, the Legged Robot Challenge featured quadruped robots, humanoid bipeds, and other legged robotic platforms. Recognized as one of the world's leading benchmark competitions for legged robotics, it evaluates not only locomotion but also overall performance in complex terrain, obstacle navigation, environmental perception, and task execution.

University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria Wins the Championship

At the ICRA 2026 Legged Robot Challenge, the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria team delivered an outstanding performance to claim first place.

The team has long focused on advancing legged robotics for real-world applications, with an emphasis on stability, mobility, and task execution in complex, unstructured environments rather than simply demonstrating locomotion.

Throughout the competition, the team tackled demanding tasks including robot calibration, environmental adaptation, path planning, mission execution, and coordinated on-site operation. Faced with unknown terrain and dynamic obstacles, the robot relied on onboard perception, real-time video transmission, and operator decision-making to continuously adjust its route and execute tasks efficiently.

The team demonstrated outstanding system integration and operational capability in challenges such as all-terrain autonomous obstacle traversal, real-time dynamic obstacle avoidance, and multi-robot collaborative inspection. With consistent performance and effective teamwork, the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria team emerged as the champion of the competition.

Powered by CADDX Technology

As the technical partner of the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria team, CADDX provided a complete FPV and HD digital video transmission solution for the competition:

• GM3 Gimbal + Moonlight kit: A stabilized gimbal combined with an HD digital transmission system delivered clear, stable video during locomotion, turning, and obstacle negotiation.

• Goggles X: Provided operators with an immersive FPV experience, enabling more accurate assessment of terrain, obstacles, and navigation paths for greater control in complex environments.

• Walksnail HD Digital FPV System: Ultra-low-latency HD video transmission allowed operators to remotely monitor the robot in real time, supporting path planning, confined-space navigation, and demanding operations.

• Reliable Performance in Complex Environments: A stable, low-latency HD visual link ensured precise robot control throughout one of the world's most demanding robotics competitions.

CADDX's support of the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria in securing the championship reflects not only the success of our technical collaboration but also the proven performance of our technology on the international stage.

Looking ahead, CADDX will continue to advance HD digital transmission and imaging technologies, empowering innovative teams to push the boundaries of robotics, autonomous systems, and FPV applications.