Hitch Open World AI Championships is the world’s first AI-driven EV challenge, conquering the most breathtaking and extreme mountain roads on the planet. More than a race, it is a fusion of technology, culture, and adventure, redefining AI, intelligent mobility and experiential travel.
Set against unparalleled natural beauty and extreme terrain, Hitch Open pushes autonomous intelligence, high-speed performance, and AI safety to their limits. This is not just about speed—it is a bold test of how AI and electric mobility can navigate and thrive in the world’s toughest environments.
By integrating advanced AI, EV racing, and cultural heritage, Hitch Open pioneers the future of smart tourism and innovation, proving that the boldest AI challenges belong where nature and intelligence meet at the edge of possibility.
Hitch Open World AI Championships is the world’s first AI-driven EV racing competition, set to conquer the most spectacular and extreme mountain roads on Earth. At the forefront of physical intelligence, it explores AI control and robotics in harsh environments. More than a race, it blends technology, culture, and extreme challenges, redefining AI, intelligent mobility, and smart tourism.
Against breathtaking natural landscapes, the Hitch Open pushes AI beyond limits, testing autonomous intelligence, high-speed performance, and safety. It focuses on the safety, reliability, and human-machine interaction of physical intelligence, challenging AI to make smart, safe decisions in the world’s toughest conditions.
Combining AI racing, electric vehicles, and UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Hitch Open pioneers smart tourism while showcasing cutting-edge research and industry-academia collaborations. It advances AI safety governance, laying the groundwork for comprehensive safety systems, and sets new heights for next-generation motorsports—the AI Racing Challenge.
Tianmen Mountain’s 99 Bends is the official track provider and has exclusively opened the "Road to Heaven" for Hitch Open World AI Championships, making it the only AI racing event granted access to this legendary course.
Tianmen Mountain’s 99 Bends, known as the "Road to Heaven," is one of the most extreme and breathtaking mountain roads in the world, making it the ultimate test for AI racing. Stretching 10.77 km with a 1,100m elevation gain, featuring 99 tight hairpin turns and gradients up to 37 degrees, it stands as Asia’s Nürburgring, pushing autonomous driving to its absolute limits.
While Germany’s Nürburgring Nordschleife is famed for its complex turns and high-speed straights, Tianmen Mountain presents an even greater challenge—steeper inclines, continuous switchbacks, and unpredictable terrain. Here, AI race cars must master extreme elevation shifts, high-speed cornering, and precision control, setting the stage for record-breaking achievements in autonomous racing.
More than just a race track, Tianmen Mountain is a proving ground for AI-driven mobility. This challenge will redefine the boundaries of AI racing, making history as the ultimate intersection of technology, competition, and nature’s most formidable terrain.
Tianmen Mountain’s 99 Bends, known as the "Road to Heaven," is one of the most extreme and breathtaking mountain roads in the world, making it the ultimate test for AI racing. Stretching 10.77 km with a 1,100m elevation gain, featuring 99 tight hairpin turns and gradients up to 37 degrees, it stands as Asia’s Nürburgring, pushing autonomous driving to its absolute limits.
While Germany’s Nürburgring Nordschleife is famed for its complex turns and high-speed straights, Tianmen Mountain presents an even greater challenge—steeper inclines, continuous switchbacks, and unpredictable terrain. Here, AI race cars must master extreme elevation shifts, high-speed cornering, and precision control, setting the stage for record-breaking achievements in autonomous racing.
More than just a race track, Tianmen Mountain is a proving ground for AI-driven mobility. This challenge will redefine the boundaries of AI racing, making history as the ultimate intersection of technology, competition, and nature’s most formidable terrain.
Contemporary Amperex Intelligent Technology (CAIT) is the official chassis provider for Hitch Open World AI Championships and will sponsor CIIC rolling chassis for all top eight university winners to take on the ultimate challenge at Tianmen Mountain.
Contemporary Amperex Intelligent Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (CAIT) is a global leader in Rolling chassis technology and a subsidiary of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CAIT). Its core product, the CIIC rolling chassis, combines drive systems, battery management systems, and full-by-wire technology. Designed with high modularity and flexible configuration, the chassis offers standardized interfaces that enable seamless integration with various vehicle bodies, empowering the development of personalized and scenario-based smart mobility solutions.
CAIT has already established partnerships with several well-known domestic and international OEMs and mobility service providers. Looking ahead, the company plans to expand its presence globally, offering efficient chassis solutions to meet the growing demand for new energy and smart mobility solutions worldwide.
Hitch Open World AI Championships is more than a competition—it’s a global AI festival where the public can experience, interact with, and enjoy AI through world-class racing, immersive events, and AI education tailored for all ages. By integrating cutting-edge AI technology with hands-on learning, entertainment, and smart cultural tourism, Hitch Open creates a spectacular celebration of culture and technology. Through this fusion, we bridge the gap between innovation and everyday life, making AI more accessible, engaging, and deeply connected to the world’s rich cultural heritage.
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Hitch Open World AI Championships extends a prestigious invitation to Asia’s top university teams to compete in this groundbreaking AI racing challenge. We welcome passionate teams specializing in AI, electrification, and mechanical engineering, led by esteemed professors and researchers, to join this historic competition and push the boundaries of autonomous mobility.
As a platform dedicated to fostering next-generation innovation, Hitch Open is committed to providing university teams with an unparalleled opportunity to showcase their expertise, collaborate with industry leaders, and make history in AI-driven racing.
The Hitch Open World AI Championships bring together top university teams from across Asia to compete in this groundbreaking AI racing challenge. This competition features outstanding teams specializing in AI, electrification, and mechanical engineering, led by esteemed professors and researchers, driving forward autonomous mobility and making history in AI racing.
As a platform dedicated to fostering next-generation innovation, Hitch Open provides university teams with a unique opportunity to showcase their expertise, collaborate with industry leaders, and advance AI racing technology. Stay tuned for this thrilling competition and witness the latest breakthroughs in autonomous driving on the global stage!