RoboCupJunior

OnStage

RoboCupJunior OnStage invites teams to design, build, and program creative and autonomous physical robots. The objective is to create a live robotic performance that uses a wide variety of technologies to engage an audience. This includes a range of possible performances, such as, but not limited to: dance, storytelling, theater, games, etc. (for more inspiration, check out the RoboCupJunior OnStage YouTube channel). The performance may involve music, but this is optional. The league is intended to be open-ended. Teams are encouraged to be creative, innovative, and entertaining in both the design of the robots and the overall performance.

All teams are judged in the following areas: a Technical Description Poster (TDP), Technical Demonstration Video, Technical Interview, and the OnStage Performance.

About OnStage

An OnStage performance should make use of innovative technologies or employ technology in new, previously unexplored ways, adding value to the performance. Innovation can be achieved through clear evidence of testing, research, and development, potentially inspiring future competitors.

An OnStage Performance must showcase the implementation and integration of four robotic features in ways that visually enhance or add value and contribute to the theme or portrayed story. The four chosen features must be clearly seen by the judges during the performance.

2026 OnStage Rules

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Rules 2026 Draft [HTML]
Rules 2026 Draft [PDF]
2026 Scoresheets Draft [PDF]

OnStage Entry League

The OnStage Entry competition is offered to all teams, that only consist of members that don’t reach the minimum age specified in the General Rules. The latest version of the official RoboCupJunior OnStage Entry rules and scoresheets can be found here.

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Entry Rules 2025 [HTML]
Entry Rules 2025 [PDF]
Entry Scoresheets [PDF]

Features in OnStage

Teams must highlight four robot features in the work they present to the judges. Teams should present how the chosen features are integrated to enhance performance quality in unique and innovative ways. Teams should describe and provide reasoning for their four chosen features in the Technical Description Poster and during their Technical Demonstration Video and Technical Interview.

More information on the selection of features can be found in the article below. Each selected feature must be distinct. Similar or overlapping features will be scored as a single feature. For clarification on a teams’ features, please do not hesitate to reach out to the OnStage League committee using the RoboCupJunior Forum

How to Decide on Your OnStage Robotic Features

OnStage Resources

OnStage Community Website

Want to know more about RoboCup OnStage? Check out the community website with information about past competitions, resources and more!

Community Website

OnStage YouTube Channel

Want to know more about RoboCup OnStage? Check out the community website with information about past competitions, resources and more!

YouTube Channel

Latest OnStage Articles

  • How to Decide on Your OnStage Robotic Features
    by RoboCup Admin
    Introduction Welcome to the world of OnStage robotic performances! This article demonstrates how to prepare for RoboCupJunior OnStage competition, specifically focusing on how to select the top features to highlight in your Poster and Technical demonstration video. Imagine you have …
  • Tips for a Great OnStage Performance
    by RoboCup Admin
    Tips for creating a great OnStage performance from the 2022 OTC member Nicolas Doyon.

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