Description
RoboCupJunior International 2025
The RoboCupJunior International is a premier robotics competition that serves as the culmination of regional and super-regional tournaments. It is an opportunity for young robotics enthusiasts, aged 14–19, to showcase their technical, creative, and problem-solving skills in a global arena.
Date and Location
Dates: July 15–21, 2025
Venue: Salvador, Brazil
Competition Categories
- Rescue League
- Robots simulate disaster scenarios, including navigating complex terrain, locating, and “rescuing” victims.
- Subcategories: Rescue Line (basic line-following and object rescue) and Rescue Maze (advanced navigation in a maze).
- Soccer League
- Autonomous robots compete in two-on-two matches, tracking a light-emitting ball and navigating the field.
- Subcategories: Lightweight Soccer and Open Soccer.
- OnStage League
- Creative performances where robots interact with music, costumes, and choreography.
- Encourages creativity alongside engineering and programming skills.
Eligibility
- Age Group: Participants must be aged 14 to 19 (as of July 1, 2025).
- Team Size:
- Minimum: 2 members.
- Maximum:
- Rescue and Soccer Leagues: 4 members.
- OnStage League: 5 members.
- Technical Roles: Each team member must have a defined technical role and be prepared to explain their contributions during technical judging.
Technical and Safety Guidelines
- Robot Communication
- Allowed within the 2.4GHz spectrum, with a maximum power output of 100 mW EIRP.
- Teams must ensure communication compliance and manage potential interference.
- Power and Safety
- Maximum voltage: 48V DC or 25V AC RMS.
- Lithium batteries must be stored and charged in safety bags, with supervised charging.
- Robots must adhere to mechanical safety standards, avoiding sharp edges or hazardous designs.
- Plagiarism and Originality
- Teams may use external libraries (e.g., OpenCV) but must credit creators.
- Complete solutions from others are not permitted without proper acknowledgment.
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
- A detailed list of all components and materials must be submitted, specifying their source, cost, and whether they are new or reused.
Documentation Requirements
- Team Posters
- A1 size (60 x 84 cm), summarizing the robot’s design and capabilities for judges, participants, and the public.
- Technical Description Video
- Demonstrates robot functionality, design process, and innovation.
- Videos must meet league-specific submission guidelines.
- Resource Sharing
- Submitted materials will be shared on the RoboCupJunior GitHub repository to promote knowledge sharing.
Why Participate?
- Learning-Focused: Prioritizes hands-on STEM education and teamwork over competition.
- Inclusive Challenges: Offers engaging, scaffolded challenges, making robotics accessible and rewarding.
- Global Network: Connects participants to a worldwide robotics community and future opportunities in RoboCup.
- Skill Development: Encourages autonomy, creativity, and problem-solving.
Additional Resources
- Official Forum: RoboCupJunior Forum
- League GitHub Repositories: GitHub – RoboCupJunior
This event provides an unparalleled platform for young innovators to immerse themselves in robotics, engage in creative problem-solving, and form lifelong connections with a global robotics community.
To register a team or join one, fill in this form and we will get back to you.
