Competition Categories

Choose Your Challenge, Showcase Your Skills

🚨 Rescue Line

Navigate through hazardous environments and rescue victims!

Overview:

In the Rescue Line category, teams program autonomous robots to navigate through a challenging course that simulates a hazardous environment. The robot must follow a line, detect victims, and complete rescue tasks while overcoming various obstacles.

Key Skills:
  • Programming and Logic
  • Sensor Integration (Line detection, obstacle detection)
  • Robot Design and Construction
  • Problem-solving under pressure
  • Autonomous System Development
Robot Requirements:
  • Must be autonomous (no remote control)
  • Must follow line markings
  • Must detect and handle obstacles
  • Size and weight restrictions apply

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Rescue Line competition course with route markings, ramps and obstacles

âš½ Soccer

Build and program robots to compete in the ultimate team sport!

Overview:

Soccer is the crown jewel of RoboCup. Teams design and program robots to play soccer autonomously against other teams. Each robot must detect the ball, strategy its movement, and work as a team to score goals while defending against opponents.

Soccer Divisions:
Lightweight Category

For smaller robots with simpler designs. Perfect for beginners and developing teams.

Open Category

For advanced teams with more complex designs and sophisticated AI algorithms.

Key Skills:
  • Advanced Programming & AI
  • Ball Detection (Vision Systems)
  • Strategy and Team Coordination
  • Motor Control and Movement
  • Sensor Technology

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RoboCup robots competing on a soccer field

🎭 OnStage

Combine creativity, technology, and performance into a memorable show!

Overview:

OnStage is the performance category of RoboCup Junior where creativity meets technology. Teams create an entertaining performance that combines robotics with storytelling, music, dance, and visual effects. It's about showcasing imagination alongside technical skills.

Performance Elements:
  • Storytelling and Narrative
  • Robot Performance and Movement
  • Music and Sound Design
  • Visual Effects and Props
  • Stage Presentation
  • Audience Engagement
Key Skills:
  • Creative Expression
  • Robot Design & Building
  • Programming (Movement Choreography)
  • Performance & Public Speaking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
Judging Criteria:
  • Entertainment Value
  • Technical Complexity
  • Creativity and Originality
  • Teamwork Display
  • Presentation Quality

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Competition maze course with walls, obstacles and a robot

Category Comparison

Aspect Rescue Line Soccer OnStage
Primary Focus Autonomous Navigation Team Strategy & Competition Creativity & Performance
Robot Count 1-2 Robots 2-4 Robots 2-4 Robots
Difficulty Level Intermediate Advanced Beginner to Advanced
Technical Skills High Very High Medium (Mixed Skills)
Creative Skills Low Medium Very High
Team Size 2-4 students 2-4 students 2-4 students

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