The Capek Prize

Honoring Excellence in Robotics and Automation

The Capek Prize, organized by the Capek Prize Committee, is named after the great Czech science fiction writer Karel Čapek, the creator of the term "robot". Established in 2014, the award has been successfully held for ten consecutive years and has gained significant attention and recognition in the industry.

The prize rewards organizations and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of robotics, aiming to serve as a witness to the development of the robotics industry and to become the "Nobel Prize" of the robotics field. The establishment of this award aims to position visionary leading enterprises in the robotics industry as benchmarks, elevating their brand image; to promote innovative enterprises as models, driving the overall innovation capability of the industry; and to recognize individuals who actively contribute to the industry's development, acknowledging their efforts.

Today, the Capek Prize has become a significant award in the field of robotics. It plays an important role in promoting the healthy and sustainable development of the robotics industry, as well as in reviewing and documenting the impact of the robotics industry on manufacturing and human lifestyles.

Explore the Award

Jury Panel

Our distinguished jury comprises 17 leading experts from academia, industry, and research institutions worldwide.

Judge 17

Zhao Yong

Judge

Founder of RobotChina Network.

Judge 16

Huang He

Judge

Partner of Aurora Venture Capital.

Judge 15

Cho Gyu-nam

Judge

IROBOTNEWS President.

, Judge 14

Hu Xiaoling

Judge

Managing Director of CDH Investment.

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Judge 13

Kim Jae-hwan

Judge

Secretary-General of the Korea Robot Association.

Judge 12

Meng Pengfei

Judge

Chief Analyst of Kaiyuan Securities.

Judge 10

Xu Lijin

Judge

Chairman of Wuhu Robot Group.

Judge 1

Cai Hegao

Honorary Chairman

Robotics and mechatronics technology expert, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, one of the pioneers of China's domestic industrial robotics industry, currently a professor in the Department of Mechatronic Control and Automation at Harbin Institute of Technology.

Judge 2

Li Yaping

Chairman

President of the China Mechatronics Technology Application Association, Chairman of the China Industrial Service Alliance, former Secretary of the Party Committee and Vice President of the China Academy of Machinery Science & Technology.

Judge 3

Zhao Jie

Vice Chairman

Zhao Jie is the leader of the 13th Five-Year Plan Robot Expert Group, a professor and doctoral supervisor at Harbin Institute of Technology, and the director of the Robotics Research Institute at Harbin Institute of Technology.

Judge 4

Wang Tianmiao

Vice Chairman

Wang Tianmiao is the Honorary Director of the Robotics Research Institute at Beihang University, the leader of the 12th Five-Year Plan Robotics Expert Group, and a specially-appointed professor of the Yangtze River Scholars Program under the Ministry of Education.

Judge 5

Sun Linin

Vice Chairman

Sun Linin is the Dean of the School of Mechatronic Engineering at Soochow University, a doctoral supervisor, a foreign academician of the Russian Academy of Engineering, a recipient of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, and a specially-appointed professor of the Changjiang Scholars Program by the Ministry of Education.

Judge 6

Liu Chengliang

Vice Chairman

Liu Chengliang, Director of the Institute of Mechatronic Control at the School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and Vice President of the Shanghai Intelligent Manufacturing Research Institute.

Judge 7

Zheng Junqi

Judge

President of Shanghai Robotics Technology Research Institute.

Judge 8

Song Jiqiang

Judge

President of Intel China Research Institute.

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Judge 9

Qu Daokui

Judge

President of the China Association for Mechatronics Technology Application, Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Founder and President of Shenyang Siasun Robot & Automation Co., Ltd., and Deputy Director of the National Engineering Research Center for Robotics.

Judge 11

Li Yibin

Judge

Director of the Robotics Research Center, Shandong University.

Previous Award Ceremonies

A look back at the memorable moments from past Capek Prize celebrations around the world.

2025 Award Ceremony
2025
2024 Award Ceremony
2024
2023 Award Ceremony
2023
2022 Award Ceremony
2022

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12th Capek Prize Application

Submit your nomination for the 12th Capek Prize and join the ranks of robotics innovators.

Application Documents

Please download and complete the relevant application forms for the 12th Capek Prize:

  • Application Instructions for the 12th Capek Prize - Complete guidelines and requirements
  • Declaration Form for the 12th Capek Prize (Brand Prize) - For organizations applying for brand recognition
  • Declaration Form for the 12th Capek Prize (Product Prize) - For innovative robotic products
  • 12th Capek Prize (Application Scene Prize) - For outstanding application scenarios
  • The 12th Capek Prize Declaration Form (Individual Prize) - For individuals making significant contributions
  • Application Form for Robot Industry and Education in colleges and universities - For academic institutions
  • All Declaration Forms - Complete package of all application forms
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026

All applications must be submitted electronically through our portal. Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered.

Application Instructions for the 12th Capek Prize Declaration Form for the 12th Capek Prize (Brand Prize) Declaration Form for the 12th Capek Prize (Product Prize) 12th Capek Prize (Application Scene Prize) The 12th Capek Prize Declaration Form (Individual Prize) Application Form For Robot Industry and Education in colleges and universities All Declaration Forms
I. About the Capek Prize

The Capek Prize (The Capek Prize) is organized by the Capek Prize Committee and named after the great Czech science fiction writer Karel Čapek, the creator of the term "robot". Established in 2014, it has been successfully held for eleven consecutive sessions and has received significant attention and recognition from the industry. The prize rewards organizations and individuals who have made contributions to the field of robotics, aiming to serve as a witness to the development of the robotics industry and to establish itself as the "Nobel Prize" of the robotics sector.

The establishment of this award aims to benchmark visionary leading enterprises in the robotics industry, elevating their overall brand image; to promote innovative companies as exemplary models, driving the overall innovation capability of the industry; and to honor individuals who actively contribute to the industry's development, acknowledging their contributions. Today, the Capek Prize has become a significant award in the field of robotics, playing a crucial role in promoting the healthy and sustainable development of the robotics industry, as well as reviewing and documenting the impact of the robotics industry on manufacturing and human lifestyles.

II. Eligibility
  1. Open to enterprises, institutions, and individuals engaged in robotics-related business activities, including robot manufacturers, core component enterprises, system integrators, universities, and related organizations.
  2. Products that meet the award classification for the current year and are sold in China or have the capability to be launched in the market with plans for sale in China. The brand registration location of the participating products is not limited, and applications from branches registered in China are accepted.
  3. Integrated application projects that have been accepted and are operating stably within the current year. The applying unit's main business should be providing industrial robot automation and intelligent system integration solutions.
  4. Vocational and undergraduate colleges and universities offering robotics and related majors.
III. Award Categories and Description

1. Brand Awards

Four major awards: Annual Outstanding Brand, Annual Value Brand, Annual Innovation Brand, Annual Emerging Brand. Selected from nine sub-sectors: Industrial Robots, Collaborative Robots, Special Robots, Mobile Robots, Service Robots, Artificial Intelligence, Humanoid Robots, Components, and Integrators. Please refer to the recommendation application form (Attachment 1).

2. Product Awards

Three major awards: Annual Technological Innovation Product Award, Annual Industrial Design Product Award, Annual Best Quality Product Award. Selected from eight sub-sectors: Industrial Robots, Collaborative Robots, Special Robots, Mobile Robots, Service Robots, Humanoid Robots, and Components. The Annual Best Quality Product Award is newly added this year, recognizing China Robot CR Certification. Please refer to the recommendation application form (Attachment 2).

3. Application Scene Awards

Three major awards: Annual Outstanding Application Scene, Annual Demonstration Application Scene, Annual Innovation Application Scene. Selected from five sub-sectors: Automotive, 3C Electronics, Service Industry, Safety & Emergency Response, and General Industry. Only system integrator enterprises are eligible to apply. Please refer to the recommendation application form (Attachment 3).

4. Individual Awards

Eight major awards: Annual Outstanding Scholar Award, Annual Distinguished Young Scholar Award, Annual Outstanding Entrepreneur Award, Annual Emerging Entrepreneur Award, Annual Outstanding Manager Award, Annual Excellent Manager Award, Annual Outstanding Engineer Award, Annual Excellent Engineer Award. Open to scholars, entrepreneurs, managers, and engineers. Please refer to the recommendation application form (Attachment 4).

5. Social Organization Awards

Two awards: Annual Outstanding Robotics Park Award, Annual Outstanding Organization Award. Open to robotics industrial parks, robotics industry associations, and other related industry organizations. Please refer to the application form (Attachment 5).

6. Industry-Education Integration Top 50

For vocational and undergraduate colleges and universities offering robotics and related majors. Please refer to the application form (Attachment 6).

IV. Selection Process

The 15th China International Robot Summit & The 11th Capek Prize Award Ceremony

2026.01.03-03.15 - Award Application Period

2026.03.15-03.20 - Online Publicity of Shortlisted Enterprises

2026.03.20-04.15 - Committee Review of Shortlisted Enterprises (Concurrent Online Voting for Individual Awards)

2026.05 (Late May) - Award Ceremony

Note: If the award ceremony needs to be postponed due to force majeure, the organizing committee will notify separately.

V. Requirements and Instructions
  1. Applicants should carefully complete the application form. After completion, please send the application form (Word electronic version), company logo (AI, PS, CDR format source files), product introduction, personal high-definition portrait photos, and other materials to the organizing committee's email address capek@robot-china.com before March 15th. The folder should be named with the full name of the unit or individual. Also, print the recommendation application form, sign and seal it, and courier it to the committee (COD not accepted). Late submissions will not be accepted.
  2. Recipient Information: Mr. Mu, 15901767989, Room 906, 9th Floor, No. 3099 Huyi Highway, Jiading District, Shanghai, Capek Prize Committee.
VI. Fee Description
  1. Fee Standard: The 12th Capek Prize selection activity charges an application fee of 3,000 RMB or 500 USD (charged per enterprise or individual; if the same enterprise applies for multiple awards, only one fee will be charged).
  2. Fee Details: Includes 3 free conference participation slots.
  3. Additional Notes: Fees will not be refunded after registration and payment without proper justification.
  4. Authorized Collection Unit:
    • Company Name: Shanghai Shanggong Robot Technology Co., Ltd.
    • Account Number: 03827510040012596
    • Bank: Agricultural Bank of China Shanghai Zhenxin Sub-branch
    • Tax ID: 91310113577407059C
    • Address: No. 888 Fulian Road, Baoshan District, Shanghai
    • Phone: 021-39553798
    • Bank Clearing Code: 103290004279
VII. Contact Information

Capek Prize Committee (Award Application)

Address:
Room 906, 9th Floor, No. 3099 Huyi Highway,
Jiading District, Shanghai (201800)
Application Email:
capek@robot-china.com
Registration Contact:
Ms. Mu: 15901767989
Business Contact:
Jin Jin: 13661562605
Email: jj@robot-china.com