Why Join BRIGHT 2026?
BRIGHT 2026 Global Embodied AI Hackathon, hosted by X Square Robot, is driven by the mission: "Bringing Robotics & Intelligence to Grounded, Hands-on Tasks." By utilizing open-source embodied foundation models, the event provides a verifiable framework designed to bridge the gap between creative concepts and physical realization. If you aspire to move Embodied Al from the lab to the field, and from vision to daily life—this is your stage. X Square Robot will provide the open-source model WALL-OSS along with comprehensive technical support.
Full-Stack Deployment
Get hands-on experience across the full pipeline—from data collection and policy training to real-world deployment.
Tech Support & Exposure
Learn with official tutorials and expert guidance, while showcasing your project to a wide audience on Xiaohongshu.
Open-Source Contribution
Top strategies and models can join the official WALL-OSS library, gaining global recognition.
Career Fast-Track
Outstanding participants receive a “Green Pass” for X Square Robot recruitment, fast-tracking internship and full-time interviews.
Key Dates
Jan 14 – Mar 9
Register and submit preliminary entries
Mar 11 – 12
Online demo presentations
Mar 16
Announcement of finalists
Mar 27 – 30
On-site hackathon (Shenzhen)
Jan 14 – Mar 9
Register and submit preliminary entries
Mar 11 – 12
Online demo presentations
Mar 16
Announcement of finalists
Mar 27 – 30
On-site hackathon (Shenzhen)
Participation Requirements
Project Specs:
Participants must build their projects using the WALL-OSS open-source foundation model for training and inference. You may use your own hardware; there are no restrictions on hardware adaptation. (Note: Model choice is unrestricted for the finals).
Team Requirements:
Open to all backgrounds. Solo developers or teams of up to 3 people are welcome.
Preliminary Stage Submission Requirements:
Complete the standard WALL-OSS workflow (data collection & policy training), then choose a custom task/scenario to challenge.
Email your project video and source code to
Prizes & Rewards
Teams will be evaluated on completeness, innovation, and technical difficulty.
First Prize (BRIGHT Grand Prize)
1 Team
¥20,000 + 4 High-performance 6-axis robotic arms
¥20,000
Second Prize
3 Teams
¥10,000 + 2 High-performance 6-axis robotic arms
¥10,000
Third Prize
4 Teams
¥5,000 + 1 High-performance 6-axis robotic arm
¥5000
Participation
All participating teams
will receive exclusive event swag.
FAQ & Resources
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