RoboCupJunior Soccer
In RoboCupJunior Soccer challenges, teams are required to design, build, and program two autonomous robots that compete in a fast-paced game of robot soccer against an opposing pair. These robots must navigate the field, track the ball, and strategize their movements independently, without any human intervention. The competition provides a dynamic and engaging platform for students to develop and apply skills in mechanical design, electrical engineering, and artificial intelligence, fostering creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving in a real-world context.
Open League
In this category, robots must detect and track an orange golf ball using cameras, presenting a significantly greater software challenge. Teams focus on advanced image processing and AI-based movement strategies, making software development a critical success factor.
Lightweight League
Robots in this league must adhere to stricter weight limits but have larger size allowances. They track an infrared-emitting ball, reducing reliance on camera-based vision. This league emphasizes hardware design and efficient electronic and mechanical engineering.
1. Team Requirement
- Refer to “About Junior Leagues”
2. Team Size
- Number of members per team: 2 ~ 4
3. Sub-Leagues
- RCJ Soccer Light-Weight, Primary | Rule 2025
- RCJ Soccer Light-Weight, Secondary | Rule 2025
- RCJ Soccer Open | Rule 2025
4. Important Dates
- Refer to Important Dates
5. Competition Schedule
- Refer to Competition Schedule
6. Registration Fee
- Refer to Registration Fee
7. How To Participate
- Teams interested in participating in RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025 (RCAP 2025) must successfully pass the league specific qualification process.
- If the team is qualified through the RoboCup/RCAP regional selection event, it will be automatically qualified to compete in the RCAP 2025.
- If the team is not qualified via the RoboCup/RCAP regional selection event, please submit the team qualification documents for evaluation by the RCAP Technical Committee. Qualification documents are as follows.
- RCJ primary category: Learning Journal
- RCJ secondary category: Team Description Paper (TDP)
8. Registration Process
- All teams intend to participate in RCAP 2025 are required to complete the pre-registration before 31 July 2025
- Qualified teams will be notified by 8 August 2025
- Qualified teams need to complete the registration fee payment and the final submission by
1420 September 2025
9. Pre-Registration
- Steps for pre-registration:
- Download the pre-registration form RCAP2025-RCJ-Pre-Registration.xlsx
- Have the following documents ready:
- For qualified teams:
- Completed RCAP2025-RCJ-Pre-Registration.xlsx form only
- For non-qualified teams:
- Completed RCAP2025-RCJ-Pre-Registration.xlsx form.
- Qualification materials (Learning Journal or Team Description Paper, depend on age group).
- For qualified teams:
- Submit the above documents and complete the PRE-REGISTRATION before 31 July 2025.
10. Final Submission
- Steps for final submission:
- Make a copy of the proof of payment
- Prepare one team photo
- Prepare any qualification materials not submitted during pre-registration
- Submit the above documents and complete the FINAL-REGISTRATION before
1420 Sept 2025.
- Kindly note:
- All Team Description Papers (TDPs) and Learning Journals will be evaluated by the RCAP Technical Committee. Awards will be given to outstanding teams based on the quality of their submissions. We strongly encourage all teams to submit a TDP or Learning Journal, depending on their respective category.
- Completing the final submission by
1420 September will help you avoid the higher registration fee. - Registration confirmation will be issued to all participating teams upon successful completion of the registration process.
11. RCAP Influencer Award
- The RCAP Influencer Award (Link to Influencer Award Document) will be presented to the teams whose presentation videos receive the highest evaluation in their respective category on the RCAP Academy Official YouTube channel.