The first-ever Beijing Smart Hotel Robot Application Competition just wrapped up in Beijing's Yizhuang, and it was not just a showcase – it was a real-world competitive test for service robots. This is China's first competition based on actual hotel environments, meaning these robots were not just performing in a lab – they were navigating lobbies, delivering towels and greeting guests in realistic settings. Organizers are calling it a benchmark event to fast-track robots from prototype to practical use.