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.