What is RoboCupJunior?
RoboCupJunior is a global robotics challenge that empowers young people to explore robotics, coding, engineering, teamwork and innovation through hands-on competition.
It is designed to be accessible, flexible and future-focused. Students can compete with any robot, any software and any level of experience, from first-time builders to advanced teams preparing for international competition.
What is RoboCupJunior?
Welcome to RoboCupJunior (RCJ), a unique, project-driven educational initiative designed to ignite a passion for robotics in students up to age 19. RoboCupJunior hosts local, regional, and international robotics events, guiding students from their first steps in robotics to meaningful, sophisticated projects.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your skills, RoboCup provides the ideal platform to grow in an inspiring, challenge-driven environment. For over 25 years, RoboCupJunior has empowered students worldwide through robotics, coding, teamwork, and innovation.
What is the RoboCup Objective?
RoboCup is an international initiative dedicated to advancing robotics and AI by challenging innovators worldwide to create robots that can play a full game of soccer against human world champions by 2050. RoboCup events provide a world-class platform for research and hands-on education, supporting students and professionals in mastering the technologies shaping our future.
Platform agnostic
RoboCupJunior is not tied to one robot kit, brand or programming language. Students can build, code and innovate using the tools that work for them.
Consistent global challenges
Students take part in internationally recognised challenges that support progression from local events through to national and international competition.
Skills for the future
RoboCupJunior develops practical STEM skills alongside communication, collaboration, creativity, problem solving and leadership.
The RoboCupJunior Leagues
RoboCupJunior empowers young innovators to explore the cutting edge of robotics and AI through exciting, hands-on challenges. Designed as a pathway to the renowned RoboCup Major Leagues, the Junior leagues cultivate creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, inspiring the next generation of leaders and researchers.
Building future engineers, researchers, innovators and leaders.
From beginner-friendly competitions to research-inspired challenges, RoboCupJunior gives students a pathway to grow their skills, represent their community and join a worldwide robotics movement.
