RoboCup Junior OnStage

About Challenge

RoboCup Junior OnStage is a competition where teams design, build, and program autonomous robots for creative performances. These performances can be live or streamed and may include dance, storytelling, theater, or art installations. The objective is to engage the audience using innovative technologies in unique ways, adding value to the performance. Teams are encouraged to be creative and entertaining, showcasing the integration of robotic features that visually enhance the theme or story.

Robot Features

Teams need to explain why they chose their four features on their Technical Description Poster and in their Technical Demonstration Video before they're assessed on how well they implemented these features during the Performance.

Locomotion
Object/human detection and avoidance
Human, robot and/ or prop interaction
Manipulation (grabbing/grasping)
Visual/audio recognition
Localization and mapping

Performance

Purpose: Show the robot's design and technical skills through a live performance.
Duration: Performance must be at least 1:30 minutes long.
Time Limit: Teams have seven minutes total on stage for setup, introduction, and performance.
Stage Size: Rectangle area measuring 5 x 4 meters, with the longer side facing judges.

Technical Interview

Interview Format: A live interview lasting up to 20 minutes between the team and judges.
Evaluation Focus: All robots and programming are judged based on technical criteria.
Required Materials: Teams must have all physical robots present and provide copies of their work in an easily viewable format.