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11th International RoboCup MSL planning and deadline
by Peter Teurlings 14 Nov '22

14 Nov '22

Dear MSL Community, As you might already know VDL Robot Sports and Tech United Eindhoven will host the 11th International RoboCup Middle Size League Workshop on December 16th and 17th. In the appendix you can find the time planning and the invitation. Please make sure you register before the deadline of the 26th of November. For more information about the workshop please do not hesitate to send an email to: - Peter Teurlings: p.teurlings(a)tue.nl - Gabriel Levy: g.b.a.levy(a)student.tue.nl We are looking forward to seeing you on the 16th and 17th on the University campus in Eindhoven. Kind regards, Peter Teurlings Tech United MSL

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Request for MSL rule proposals
by Jorrit Olthuis 31 Oct '22

31 Oct '22

Dear MSL teams, On behalf of the Technical Committee I would like to ask you for suggestions for new/improved rules for 2023. For these suggestions we are at least looking for: * A description of your proposed change/addition. * In case of a change, which rule number should be changed. * A short motivation why this is an improvement to the league. We would like to ask you to submit the proposals by October 31st, such that the TC has time discuss the proposals and update the rulebook. Please send your proposals to rc-msl-tc(a)lists.robocup.org. Best regards, On behalf of the MSL Technical Committee, Jorrit Olthuis

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11th International RoboCup MSL Workshop, Open Invitation
by Peter Teurlings 17 Oct '22

17 Oct '22

Dear MSL Community, VDL Robot Sports and Tech United Eindhoven will host the 11th International RoboCup Middle Size League Workshop. This year the workshop will take place in Eindhoven, on December 16th and 17th. The theme of the workshop is “MSL: The Next Decade” and will focus on the future direction and continuous development of the league, but also to share knowledge among existing and starting teams. The schedule of the workshop will be presented in the upcoming weeks. All MSL teams are invited, Registration is done by sending an email to techunited(a)tue.nl. For more information about the workshop please do not hesitate to send an email to: - Peter Teurlings: p.teurlings(a)tue.nl - Gabriel Levy: g.b.a.levy(a)student.tue.nl Kind regards, Peter Teurlings Tech United MSL

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Middle Size League, RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2022: Call for Participation
by 刘斐 14 Oct '22

14 Oct '22

Dear RoboCuppers, You are welcome to participate in the RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2022 (RCAP 2022). ============== Call for Participation =============== RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2022 (RCAP 2022) October – November   https://2022.robocupap.org/   Due to the current situation linked to Covid, RoboCup Asia-Pacific (RCAP) 2022 PyeongChang has been postponed to 2023 (Press Release: https://robocupap.org/news/postponement-of-robocup-asia-pacif…). This year, RCAP 2022 will be organized in a distributed online-onsite hybrid format.   RoboCup Major Leagues: Online RoboCupJunior Leagues: Online CoSpace Leagues: Onsite and Online REGISTRATION:   https://2022.robocupap.org/registation/   REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Deadline  for team registration has been extended to 30 October 2022. REGISTRATION FEES: The registration fee for teams to participate in virtual competitions: o Major Team Registration Fee: Waived o Major Staff/Students: USD60/person o Junior Team Registration Fee: Waived o Junior Students/Mentors: USD40/person   TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR ONSITE PARTICIPANTS RCAP 2022 CoSpace Leagues (Finals) will be held at Singapore Sands Expo & Convention in conjunction with EDUtech Asia 2022, 9-10 November 2022. Participants who travel to Singapore to take part in RCAP 2022 CoSpace Leagues Finals (onsite) will need to abide by all COVID-19 measures and precautions implemented by local authorities. Please refer to the Advisory on COVID-19 for Visitors and Tourism Businesses by Singapore Tourism Board for the details. CONTACT: office(a)robocupap.org MSL will have 2 challenges for this year: Cooperation Challenge and Open Challenge. The detail rules about these 2 challenges had been published on the website of MSL RCAP2022: https://2022.robocupap.org/robocupsoccer-middle-size-league-… Please fill in the form below and complete the registration as soon as possible: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepReLfMJZywsQxp4q1uhHS970xZPoQO-l… We look forward to welcoming you to RCAP 2022! Best Regards, RoboCup Asia-Pacific (RCAP) Office, RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2022 (RCAP 2022) Organizing Committee -- Fei Liu2023 OC Chair, RoboCup Middle Size League

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RoboCup International Symposium 2022 - Final Call for Satellite Events
by Maike Paetzel-Prüsmann 01 Apr '22

01 Apr '22

* Final Call for Satellite Events * RoboCup International Symposium 2022 https://2022.robocup.org/symposium-call-for-satellite-events/ Submission of proposals: 3 April 2022 Notification to authors: 25 April 2022 Satellite Events: 17 or 18 July 2022 (RoboCup 2022: 11-17 July 2022) =========================================================== We invite you to organize a satellite event for the 25th RoboCup International Symposium, which will be held on 17 July 2022, in conjunction with RoboCup 2022 (11 July to 17 July 2022) in a hybrid setting. The RoboCup symposium is an annual event in which innovative, original research with relevance to areas of robotics and artificial intelligence is presented. The Symposium Program Co-Chairs would like to facilitate the organization of satellite workshops, focus groups, roundtable discussions, and other events that are related to RoboCup itself or the general aim of the RoboCup Symposium. This includes league-specific discussions about rules and/or roadmaps, shared infrastructure projects between leagues, as well as scientific workshops focusing on a particular research topic, among others. League committee members, as well as teams or individuals from RoboCup leagues participating in the Symposium, are invited to submit their proposals. The organizers of a satellite event are free to propose events between 2 and 8 hours in length to be held during or a day after the RoboCup Symposium (17 or 18 July) in a fully virtual, hybrid, or fully local format. IMPORTANT DATES =============== Submission of satellite events: 3 April 2022 Notification to authors: 25 April 2022 Satellite Events: 17 or 18 July 2022 (RoboCup 2022: 11-17 July 2022) SUBMISSION AND PROCEEDINGS ========================== Proposals will be evaluated by the Symposium Program Co-Chairs based on their thematic relevance to the RoboCup Symposium as well as their proposed schedule and required resources. Satellite events will not be included in the RoboCup Symposium proceedings. Proposals should be formatted following the LNAI author guidelines [0] and must be electronically submitted through the EasyChair electronic submission system [1]. Please follow the LaTeX template created by us by either downloading the template file [2] or by creating a private copy of this Overleaf template [3]. Submissions are limited to a 4-page extended abstract, excluding references. Each submission must include the following sections: * Name of the satellite event * A description of the format (e.g., discussion group, workshop, tutorial, invited talks, ...) and intended length of the event * Prefered date and time of the event (17 or 18; morning or afternoon, or the whole day [no lunch will be provided unless it’s on the 17th]) * A description of the content and aim of the satellite event * Names and contacts of all members of the organizing committee/group with one clearly marked person as the corresponding member of the organizing committee * The intended audience and the number of participants expected * Any resources required to organize the workshop After the acceptance of their proposal, organizers are expected to create a short description of their event as well as a website providing further information which will both be linked from the RoboCup symposium page on the RoboCup 2022 website. Organizers of accepted proposals for satellite events will receive a location for their event as well as other required resources (e.g., a projector), if possible. Apart from this, the organizers are responsible for organizing their event independent of the RoboCup Symposium. PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS ================== Maike Paetzel-Prüsmann, University of Potsdam, Germany Nuno Lau, University of Aveiro, Portugal Thanapat Wanichanon, Mahidol University, Thailand Amy Eguchi, University of California San Diego, USA CONTACT ======= robocupsymposium2022(a)easychair.org [0] https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-gu… [1] https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=robocupsymposium2022 [2] https://2022.robocup.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Symposium-Satellite-Eve… [3] https://de.overleaf.com/read/gqspxdtvpwsn

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RoboCup International Symposium 2022 - Call for Satellite Events
by Maike Paetzel-Prüsmann 24 Feb '22

24 Feb '22

* Call for Satellite Events * RoboCup International Symposium 2022 https://2022.robocup.org/symposium-call-for-satellite-events/ Submission of proposals: 3 April 2022 Notification to authors: 25 April 2022 Satellite Events: 17 or 18 July 2022 (RoboCup 2022: 11-17 July 2022) =========================================================== We invite you to organize a satellite event for the 25th RoboCup International Symposium, which will be held on 17 July 2022, in conjunction with RoboCup 2022 (11 July to 17 July 2022) in a hybrid setting. The RoboCup symposium is an annual event in which innovative, original research with relevance to areas of robotics and artificial intelligence is presented. The Symposium Program Co-Chairs would like to facilitate the organization of satellite workshops, focus groups, roundtable discussions, and other events that are related to RoboCup itself or the general aim of the RoboCup Symposium. This includes league-specific discussions about rules and/or roadmaps, shared infrastructure projects between leagues, as well as scientific workshops focusing on a particular research topic, among others. League committee members, as well as teams or individuals from RoboCup leagues participating in the Symposium, are invited to submit their proposals. The organizers of a satellite event are free to propose events between 2 and 8 hours in length to be held during or a day after the RoboCup Symposium (17 or 18 July) in a fully virtual, hybrid, or fully local format. IMPORTANT DATES =============== Submission of satellite events: 3 April 2022 Notification to authors: 25 April 2022 Satellite Events: 17 or 18 July 2022 (RoboCup 2022: 11-17 July 2022) SUBMISSION AND PROCEEDINGS ========================== Proposals will be evaluated by the Symposium Program Co-Chairs based on their thematic relevance to the RoboCup Symposium as well as their proposed schedule and required resources. Satellite events will not be included in the RoboCup Symposium proceedings. Proposals should be formatted following the LNAI author guidelines [0] and must be electronically submitted through the EasyChair electronic submission system [1]. Please follow the LaTeX template created by us by either downloading the template file [2] or by creating a private copy of this Overleaf template [3]. Submissions are limited to a 4-page extended abstract, excluding references. Each submission must include the following sections: * Name of the satellite event * A description of the format (e.g., discussion group, workshop, tutorial, invited talks, ...) and intended length of the event * Prefered date and time of the event (17 or 18; morning or afternoon, or the whole day [no lunch will be provided unless it’s on the 17th]) * A description of the content and aim of the satellite event * Names and contacts of all members of the organizing committee/group with one clearly marked person as the corresponding member of the organizing committee * The intended audience and the number of participants expected * Any resources required to organize the workshop After the acceptance of their proposal, organizers are expected to create a short description of their event as well as a website providing further information which will both be linked from the RoboCup symposium page on the RoboCup 2022 website. Organizers of accepted proposals for satellite events will receive a location for their event as well as other required resources (e.g., a projector), if possible. Apart from this, the organizers are responsible for organizing their event independent of the RoboCup Symposium. PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS ================== Maike Paetzel-Prüsmann, University of Potsdam, Germany Nuno Lau, University of Aveiro, Portugal Thanapat Wanichanon, Mahidol University, Thailand Amy Eguchi, University of California San Diego, USA CONTACT ======= robocupsymposium2022(a)easychair.org [0] https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-gu… [1] https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=robocupsymposium2022 [2] https://2022.robocup.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Symposium-Satellite-Eve… [3] https://de.overleaf.com/read/gqspxdtvpwsn

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Fw:Pre-Robotics: MSL (Saturday January 29, 2022 7-8pm BKK)
by 刘斐 27 Jan '22

27 Jan '22

Hi everyone, As we are preparing for the Pre-robocup event, Jan 27-29, 2022, let me summarize the event for everyone. The pre-robocup event is mainly for participating teams to  recap any new changes to the league (if any). However, we can use this opportunity to promote each league to the general public as well. So if we can help to send the following posters and schedule to anyone/team you think will be interested. For the MSL, we have the final schedule as follows: 7:00pm - 7:05pm  Introducing the speakers by Ler Gullayanon 7:05pm - 7:25pm Introduction to the MSL league by Fei Liu 7:25pm - 7:40pm Rules and Regulations by Ehsan Marjani  7:40pm - 7:55pm Preparing for Middle Size League Challengev by Jorrit Olthuis 7:55pm - 8:00pm Q&A  Please let me know if you have any questions. Best Regards, Ler Rutchanee Gullayanon, Ph.D. Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang 1 Soi Chalongkrung 1, Ladkrabang, Bangkok, Thailand 10520 Mobile: +66 9 1805 5081 email: rutchanee.gu(a)kmitl.ac.th

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Participation Survey for RoboCup 2022, Bangkok, Thailand
by 刘斐 20 Jan '22

20 Jan '22

Dear All, We would hereby invite you to complete the participation survey for RoboCup 2022, Bangkok, Thailand. This survey aims to explore the possible challenges and requirements of participants in the event, which will be held in 11-17 July 2022 at Bangkok, Thailand. https://forms.gle/FKJMMRaqWK6rSPLq9 According to the covid-19 pandemic situation, Thailand is gearing up for a return to normalcy by easing some travel restrictions and quarantine requirements and allowing normal tourists to enter the country. In addition, the government has now introduced sandbox programs allowing fully vaccinated travelers from 63 low-risk countries to enter the country without quarantine. For more specific information on situation and arrival requirements, please kindly visit our website on https://2022.robocup.org/. We appreciate the time you have taken to complete the participation survey for RoboCup 2022, Bangkok, Thailand. We are hoping and looking forward to seeing you at the event. Please finish the survey before January 31. RoboCup 2022 Organizing Team Fei Liu OC Chair, Middle Size League, RoboCup 2022  

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Participation Survey for RoboCup 2022, Bangkok, Thailand
by 刘斐 20 Jan '22

20 Jan '22

Dear All, We would hereby invite you to complete the participation survey for RoboCup 2022, Bangkok, Thailand. This survey aims to explore the possible challenges and requirements of participants in the event, which will be held in 11-17 July 2022 at Bangkok, Thailand. According to the covid-19 pandemic situation, Thailand is gearing up for a return to normalcy by easing some travel restrictions and quarantine requirements and allowing normal tourists to enter the country. In addition, the government has now introduced sandbox programs allowing fully vaccinated travelers from 63 low-risk countries to enter the country without quarantine. For more specific information on situation and arrival requirements, please kindly visit our website on https://2022.robocup.org/. We appreciate the time you have taken to complete the participation survey for RoboCup 2022, Bangkok, Thailand. We are hoping and looking forward to seeing you at the event. Please finish the survey before January 31. RoboCup 2022 Organizing Team Fei Liu OC Chair, Middle Size League, RoboCup 2022  

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Call for Participation: RoboCup 2022 Middle Size League
by 刘斐 11 Jan '22

11 Jan '22

Call for Participation   RoboCup 2022 Middle Size League July 11 to 17, 2022 (Bangkok, Thailand) https://2022.robocup.org We would like to invite all MSL teams to participate in the 2022 RoboCup MSL World Championships. If you are interested to participate please take the time to pre-register your team for the RoboCup 2022  MSL competitions.  1) Pre-registration  For the pre-registration please send an e-mail to rc-msl-oc(a)lists.robocup.org and liufei(a)caa.org.cn containing the following data: · team name · URL of the team’s home page · name of the team leader · e-mail address of team or team leader · affiliation · country · link to the qualification materials  Please send more information about teams to introduce them better on MSL website(https://msl.robocup.org/teams). Sending following information would be optional: · logo · profile (Describe team with at most 150 words). · most research topics (up to 6 topics)  2) Qualification materials  Please note that, according to the rules, the evaluation of some parts of the qualification materials will contribute to the scientific challenge final result.  By the time of pre-registration, please have ready the following qualification materials:  a) A Team Description Paper describing the most innovative contributions or scientific results (the TDP is limited to 8 pages and must be formatted according to the LNCS format: http://www.springer.com/computer/lncs?SGWID=0-164-6-793341-0) b) A list of 5 scientiﬁc papers published during the last 5 years of the team which are related to RoboCup. Abstracts of these papers and a complete reference to each paper must also be submitted. When more papers are submitted, only the first 5 will be considered; c) A list of results and awards obtained by the team in the last 3 years; d) A video showing the capabilities of the team’s robots (the maximum duration of the video is 60 seconds; if the submitted video is longer than 60 seconds, only the first 60 seconds will be considered for evaluation); e) A list of contributions of the team to the RoboCup MSL community. f) Declaration if the team will be part of a mixed team. g) Declaration if the team requires 802.11b access-point. h) A mechanical and electrical description together with a software flow chart (please include size and weight of the robots); i) List of MAC Addresses used by the team, with explicit indication of those that will be used for wireless communication and their type: robots or development computers. All other MAC addresses will be blocked.  The details regarding the qualification materials are contained in the rules and regulations document available at https://msl.robocup.org. Please read it thoroughly.  The qualification materials should be placed in a dedicated page of the team's web page. Please include the link to the qualification materials in the pre-registration information. 3) Important dates  · Deadline for pre-registration and submission of the qualification materials: March 21, 2022 · Announcement of qualified teams: March 28, 2022  4) Rules  The rules and regulations for the RoboCup 2022 Middle Size League had been published at: https://msl.robocup.org/rules   The updated rules and regulations had been released by December 31, 2021  5) Publication  Please note that after the announcement of the qualified teams the qualification materials of the qualified teams will be made publicly available. Therefore, teams applying for participation, grant the right of publication of their qualification materials to the MSL league(MAC addresses are an exception and should remain private).  6) Plagiarism  Plagiarism, loosely the unattributed use of other peoples' words, code and ideas (see “http://www.ieee.org/publications_standards/publications/rights/plagiarism_FAQ.html” for a more detailed description) is not tolerated in the RoboCup community.  The teams and team members that plagiarize other peoples' work and present it as their own will be disqualified. For a first offense, the team and team members will be banned from RoboCup competition for two years (usually the current and next year). Harsher penalties will be applied to repeat offenders or extremely serious cases of plagiarism. A team may be disqualified at any time for plagiarism, even after the competition has started. RoboCup will not reimburse teams for any expenses related to their disqualification.  7) Waiver of the team fee for NEW Teams  For the 2022 International RoboCup competition, NEW major teams can apply for team fee waiver. A NEW team is defined as a team all of whose team members have never participated in an annual international RoboCup competition. The waiver concerns only the team fee and does not imply any waiver of fees for team members.  The 2022 MSL Organizing and Technical Committees

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