RoboCupJunior is an educational robotics league for children and teenagers, designed to inspire interest in robotics and artificial intelligence through hands-on challenges.
It emphasizes learning, creativity, and teamwork, serving as an educational pathway within the RoboCup initiative.
RoboCupJunior
Junior League Divisions
RoboCupJunior consists of multiple divisions designed for different ages and learning levels.
Each division focuses on specific educational goals, such as robotics fundamentals, problem-solving, and creative expression.
Soccer Leagues
RoboCupJunior Soccer features multiple leagues, each designed to challenge students at different levels of expertise. The main competitions are the 2:2 Lightweight and 2:2 Open leagues, while additional entry-level and simulation-based leagues provide opportunities for newcomers to the sport.
Rescue Leagues
RoboCupJunior Rescue features multiple leagues, each designed to challenge students at different levels of expertise. The main competitions are the Rescue Line, Rescue Maze and Rescue Simulation leagues, while a bridge competition, Rapidly Manufactured Robot Challenge exists as a stepping stone to the RoboCup Major Rescue competition.
OnStage
RoboCupJunior OnStage invites teams to design, build, and program creative and autonomous physical robots. The objective is to create a live robotic performance that uses a wide variety of technologies to engage an audience. This includes a range of possible performances, such as, but not limited to: dance, storytelling, theater, games, etc. (for more inspiration, check out the RoboCupJunior OnStage YouTube channel). The performance may involve music, but this is optional. The league is intended to be open-ended. Teams are encouraged to be creative, innovative, and entertaining in both the design of the robots and the overall performance.
All teams are judged in the following areas: a Technical Description Poster (TDP), Technical Demonstration Video, Technical Interview, and the OnStage Performance.