Dear SPL Teams,
with this newsletter, we want to share the newest information:
Rules
There have been minor rule changes based on feedback we received via Discord and issues on Github https://github.com/RoboCup-SPL/Rules/issues. Thank you all for your feedback and contribution. The latest rule draft can be found here https://spl.robocup.org/downloads/#2024.
This is a list of the latest changes: • Kick off after a Global game stuck is now assigned by the GameController • Wide stance allowance is now loosened to 10 seconds • Technical Challenge: Clarification on procedure and scoring
Online registration for RoboCup 2024
Upcoming is the online registration for RoboCup 2024: every team will be required to register online with the RoboCup organization for the 2024 competition. The registration form and deadline are not finalized yet. You will be notified via e-mail as soon as online registration is available.
URG/Aldebaran
Currently, the contract regarding repairs is still under negotiation. However, it was announced that the RoboCup prices for robot purchases will increase by 10% by the 15th of April. So if you think about buying a NAO in the RoboCup-version/pricing it is best to do this beforehand.
Travel visa
Using the travel website of the Government of the Netherlands https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands/visa-required, you can determine if your human team members need a travel visa to visit RoboCup 2024. If you plan to apply for a visa, invitation letters may be obtained from the Robocup organization https://2024.robocup.org/early-visa-applications/.
Robot Jersey Submission
If you are a new team, or plan on changing your previous jersey designs, please send in your jerseys for approval. Submission must arrive by 1st of May 2024 via e-mail to r*******c@lists.robocup.org . For more details, see section 2.2 of the rules document https://spl.robocup.org/downloads/#2024. All approved jersey designs will be published by the TC https://github.com/RoboCup-SPL/Robot-Jerseys before the 2024 competition.
Best regards Stefan Seering on behalf of the SPL Technical Committee.