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 transportation 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 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 transportation and innovation,
proving that the boldest AI challenges belong where nature and intelligence meet at the edge of possibility.
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 “Avenue Toward Heaven,” is one of the
world’s most extreme mountain roads. With 99 sharp turns over 10.77 km, it’s hailed as the “Nürburgring of
Asia” and serves as the ultimate challenge track for Hitch Open.
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 “Avenue Toward Heaven,” is one of the
world’s most extreme mountain roads. With 99 sharp turns over 10.77 km, it’s hailed as the “Nürburgring of
Asia” and serves as the ultimate challenge track for Hitch Open.
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.
The Tsinghua University Racing Team, founded in 2009, brings together over 30 students from various departments including Engineering, Information Technology, Design, and Management. Based in the School of Vehicle and Mobility, the team focuses on vehicle electrification and intelligence. Through hands-on innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, it enhances students' engineering skills and creativity. In recent years, the team has continued to break new ground and pursue excellence on the racetrack.
Associate Professor and Ph.D. Supervisor at the School of Vehicle and Mobility, Tsinghua University.
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