On September 25, the women’s semi-final of the Dalian 2025 FISU University World Cup Football took place. Featuring a remarkable derby between two Chinese powerhouses, the Shanghai University of Sport women’s football team claimed a convincing 2-0 victory over Beijing Normal University, earning the right to compete for the championship against Laval University of Canada in the upcoming final.
Guided by the principle of “Streamlined, Green, Technological, and Innovative,” this tournament has integrated a number of high-tech elements, many of which are being deployed for the first time in the event’s history.
A robot dog, developed by a Chinese SOE（State-Owned Enterprise）, made its debut as a “ball boy” at yesterday’s match, charming the audience with its agile movements as it carried the ball onto the field. It is understood that this robot dog is still in the testing phase, and is expected to be expanded to more application scenarios in the future.
Beyond the robot dog delivering balls, drone technology also played a crucial role in tournament support. Staff used the aerial perspective of drones to conduct lawn care and maintenance, their unique observation dimension enabled more efficient detection of lawn issues. Big data is then used to allocate training and match times across different venues, ensuring the tournament lawns remain in optimal condition at all times.
29 Sep
