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CfP RoboCup German Open 2026
by Oskar von Stryk 30 Nov '25

30 Nov '25

RoboCup German Open 2026 Call for Participation - Major Leagues https://robocup.de/german-open [1] Cologne Trade Fair, Cologne, Germany The 23nd RoboCup German Open 2026 will take place from March 10-14 in Cologne. Cologne with its welcoming vibe offers a captivating mix of culture, architecture, history, and lively atmosphere. From the awe-inspiring Cologne Cathedral -- a UNESCO World Heritage Site -- to its dynamic art scene and riverside cafés along the Rhine, the city invites exploration. For example, visitors can enjoy world-class museums, the walkable old town with many bars, or festive events like the Cologne Carnival. Cologne is a perfect destination for both history lovers and urban adventurers and a great host for RoboCup German Open 2026. Every regional and international Major team is cordially invited to take part in the event. ---------------------------- RoboCup Major Leagues (international teams) ---------------------- After the team setup on March 10th, the competitions will take place from 11th to 14th of March 2026 in the following main leagues: * RoboCup Humanoid Soccer League * RoboCupSoccer Small Size League * RoboCupRescue Robot League * RoboCupIndustrial Smart Manufacturing League * RoboCup@Home League For Major team registration please visit: https://portal.robocup.de/registry Registration deadline: January 31st, 2026. Late registration deadline (team members only): February 28th, 2026. Teams are advised to arrange their own accommodation as early as possible as cost of accommodation is expected to rise in the run-up of the event. Most recent rule developments in all leagues, especially the Soccer and Smart Manufacturing Leagues will be considered for the competitions. ------------------------------- Further information on co-located events ------------------------- RoboCup German Open 2026 will be embedded in didacta 2026, which is Europe's largest education fair and most important continuing education event for teachers. Over 700 exhibitors from more than 60 countries will present their offerings in Cologne. Participants tickets to RoboCup German Open will include didacta tickets as well. The 2nd German Robotics Conference on AI-powered robotics, organized by the Robotics Institute Germany, will take place from March 11 to 13, 2026, parallel to the RoboCup German Open and in close proximity to it. ---------------------------- RoboCup Junior (German teams) ----------------------------------- From March 12-14, 2026 the final event of the German RoboCupJunior Championship will be held at RoboCup German Open 2026 in Cologne. The best teams that have qualified in the nine previous German qualifying tournaments will take part. The best German Junior teams in the 2026 German Junior Final will qualify for RoboCup 2026 in South Korea and for the European RoboCupJunior Competition 2026 in Austria. ----------------------------- Organization Committee ---------------------------------- * Oskar von Stryk (General Chair) * Julian Werner (Project Lead) * Alexander Ferrein (German RoboCup Committee, Spokesperson Major) The Major Leagues Organizing Committee: * Heinrich Mellmann (Humanoid Soccer League, former Humanoid & Standard Platform Leagues) * Nicolai Ommer (Small Size League) * Johannes Pellenz, Stefan May, Thomas Sander (Rescue Robot League & RMRC) * Sven Wachsmuth (@Home League) * Alexander Ferrein, Christoph Steup (Smart Manufacturing League) The Junior Leagues Organizing Committee: * Lara Trappmann * Oskar Kirmis * Niko Lockenwitz * Michelle Bialdyga * Christian Häußler * Lena Eickhoff * Stefanie Haupt ---------------------------- Co-located Events ------------------------------------------------------ Parallel to the RoboCup German Open 2026 the second German Robotics Conference of the Robotics Institute Germany (RIG) will take place. The conference will bring together the leading German researchers in AI-based robotics. The education fair "didacta", will also take place in Halls 6 to 8, between March 10-14, 2026. All participants will also have access to didacta. ---------------------------- Important dates ---------------------------------- * 2025-12-01 Major teams early registration starts * 2026-01-31 Major teams registration deadline, team member registration deadline * 2026-02-28 Late registration deadline (team members only) * 2026-03-10 Set-up day Major League teams * 2026-03-12 to 16 Competition days * 2026-03-14 Major and Junior finals The event is open to the public during all days from 9 am to 5 pm. ----------------------------- Contact ---------------------------------- Please contact germanopen(a)robocup.de for any questions. See you all at the 23rd RoboCup German Open 2026! Best regards, German RoboCup Committee Links: ------ [1] https://robocup.de/german-open

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RoboCup German Open 2026 - Save the Date
by Johannes Pellenz 12 Nov '25

12 Nov '25

RoboCup German Open 2026 Save the Date - Major Leagues https://robocup.de/german-open/?lang=en Cologne Trade Fair, Cologne, Germany The 23nd RoboCup German Open 2026 will take place from March 10-14 in Cologne. Cologne with its welcoming vibe offers a captivating mix of culture, architecture, history, and lively atmosphere. From the awe-inspiring Cologne Cathedral — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — to its dynamic art scene and riverside cafés along the Rhine, the city invites exploration. For example, visitors can enjoy world-class museums, the walkable old town with many bars, or festive events like the Cologne Carnival. Cologne is a perfect destination for both history lovers and urban adventurers and a great host for RoboCup German Open 2026. Every regional and international Major team is cordially invited to take part in the event. RoboCup Major Leagues (international teams) After the team setup on March 10th, the competitions will take place from 11th to 14th of March 2026 in the following main leagues: RoboCup Humanoid Soccer League RoboCupSoccer Small Size League RoboCupRescue Robot League RoboCupIndustrial Smart Manufacturing League RoboCup@Home League Registration opens December 1st, 2025, further announcements will follow. Registration deadline January 31st, 2026 Late registration deadline (team members only) February 28th, 2026. Teams are advised to arrange their own accommodation as early as possible as cost of accommodation is expected to rise in the run-up of the event. Most recent rule developments in all leagues, especially the Soccer and Smart Manufacturing Leagues will be considered for the competitions. Depending on sufficient interest from teams in participating, additional major leagues, such as the Middle Size League, may be offered. Further information on co-located events RoboCup German Open 2026 will be embedded in didacta 2026, which is Europe’s largest education fair and most important continuing education event for teachers. Over 700 exhibitors from more than 60 countries will present their offerings in Cologne. Participants tickets to RoboCup German Open will include didacta tickets as well. The 2nd German Robotics Conference on AI-powered robotics, organized by the Robotics Institute Germany, will take place from March 11 to 13, 2026, parallel to the RoboCup German Open and in close proximity to it.

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2025 WrapUP Meeting
by Virts, Ann M. (Fed) 24 Jul '25

24 Jul '25

Dear RoboCup Rescue Teams, (Sorry for the multiple messages.. we have 2 rescue lists! We will try to get this combined) On behalf of the entire RoboCup Rescue community, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to each of you for your dedication, passion, and pursuit of innovation during RoboCup 2025. Your hard work, creativity, and collaborative spirit are at the very heart of this league’s mission: advancing technologies that can one day save lives in real-world disaster scenarios. Every challenge you tackled, every obstacle you turned into an opportunity, and every moment of teamwork you displayed—these are the building blocks of a future where robots and humans work side by side in times of crisis. RoboCup Rescue is more than a competition. It is a global effort to push the boundaries of what is possible in autonomous systems, resilience, and human-robot interaction under realistic and complex conditions. The progress we have witnessed this year is a testament to your tireless efforts, your technical excellence, and—most importantly—your commitment to making a difference in the world. Thank you for being an essential part of this journey. You are not just competitors; you are pioneers, innovators, and a global family united by a shared vision of technology in service of humanity. We look forward to seeing how far you’ll take us next year. We would like to invite you to share your comments and concerns via a google form.<https://forms.gle/battsKXfCiqUkX1u5> We will have a wrap up meeting on September 5 at 8:00am (Washington DC) to discuss concerns, rules updates and a overview of SPARC. The zoom link is : https://nist.zoomgov.com/j/16032926530?pwd=MWYyTFgzSGg3a2ZtTEdLQTBITDJRdz09… Meeting ID: 160 3292 6530 Passcode: 2022 We would like to also invite you to the RoboCup Discord serve<https://discord.com/invite/6Bm4MU87>r<https://discord.com/invite/6Bm4MU87>. We will be using Discord to try to stream line communications with the teams. Please checkup the newly created SPARC website<https://rrl.robocup.org/sparc/>! We are looking for people to join the organizing committee. --RoboCup Rescue Committee

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Call for Participation: RoboCup German Open 2025, March 12-16 in Nuremberg
by Johannes Pellenz 22 Jan '25

22 Jan '25

Dear RoboCupRescue teams, a gentle reminder for the approaching deadline for the RoboCup German Open registration on Jan 31, 2025. Best regards Johannes RoboCup German Open 2025 Call for Participation - Major Leagues https://robocup.de/german-open <https://robocup.de/german-open> NürnbergMesse, Frankenhalle, Germany The 22nd RoboCup German Open 2025 will take place from March 12-16 in Nuremberg. Nuremberg, the second largest city in Bavaria, combines medieval charm with modern vitality. The city is known for its iconic castle, half-timbered houses and old city walls and has great historical significance. The city flourishes as a cultural and innovative centre where history and modern life coexist in a wonderful way. Every regional and international Major team is cordially invited to take part in the event. ---------------------------- RoboCup Major Leagues (international teams) ---------------------- After the team setup on March 12th, the competitions will take place from 13 to 16 March 2025 in the following main leagues: * RoboCupSoccer Standard Platform League * RoboCupSoccer Humanoid League (KidSize and AdultSize) * RoboCupSoccer Small Size League * RoboCupRescue Robot League * RoboCupIndustrial Logistics League * RoboCupIndustrial @Work League * RoboCup@Home Open Platform League Registration opens *** December 15, 2024 *** Registration deadline *** January 31st, 2025 *** Late registration deadline (team members only) *** February 28th, 2025 *** When registration opens visit https://register.robocup.de <https://register.robocup.de/> <https://register.robocup.de/>to register your RoboCup Major League team. Details on the registration (fee, rules, travel) are available on the website. Teams are advised to make their own accommodation arrangements as early as possible, as places are limited before March 13. ---------------------------- RoboCup Junior (German teams) ---------------------------- From March 13-16, 2025 the final event of the German RoboCupJunior Championship will be held at RoboCup German Open 2025 in Nuremberg. The best teams that have qualified in the eight previous German qualifying tournaments will take part. The best German Junior teams in the 2025 German Junior Final will qualify for RoboCup 2025 in Brazil and for the European RoboCupJunior Competition 2025 in Italy. ---------------------------- Organization Committee ---------------------------- * Oskar von Stryk (General Chair) * Stefan May (Local Chair) * Alexander Ferrein (German RoboCup Committee, Spokesperson Major) The Major Leagues Organizing Committee: * Heinrich Mellmann (Standard Platform League) * Maike Paetzel-Prüsmann (Humanoid League) * Nicolai Ommer (Small Size League) * Johannes Pellenz, Stefan May, Thomas Sander (Rescue Robot League & RMRC) * Sven Wachsmuth (@Home League) * Alexander Ferrein (Logistics League) * Christoph Steup (@Work League) ---------------------------- Co-located Events ---------------------------- Parallel to the RoboCup German Open 2025 the first German Robotics Conference organized by the newly established Robotics Institute Germany (RIG) will take place. The conference will bring together the leading German researchers in AI-based robotics. Also in parallel, the FreizeitMesse will take place, which is one of Germany's largest leisure and lifestyle fairs. It attracts about 70.000 visitors each year. Many participants from both events are expected to visit RoboCup German Open 2025. ---------------------------- Important dates —————————————— * 2024-12-15 Major teams early registration starts * 2025-01-31 Major teams registration deadline, team member registration deadline * 2025-02-28 Late registration deadline (team members only) * 2025-03-12 Set-up day Major League teams * 2025-03-13 to 16 Competition days * 2025-03-16 Major and Junior finals The event is open to the public during all days from 9 am to 5 pm ----------------------------- Contact ---------------------------------- Please contact germanopen(a)robocup.de_ <mailto:germanopen@robocup.de> for any questions. See you all at the 22nd RoboCup German Open 2025! Best regards, German RoboCup Committee ---------------------------------- Acknowledgment ---------------------------------- The RoboCup German Open 2025 are supported by the German Federal Ministry for Research and Education (BMBF) within the Robotics Institute Germany under grant number 16ME1001.

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Still Time to Join the NIST UAS First Responder UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge!
by Layman, Stephanie J. (Fed) 26 Nov '24

26 Nov '24

[cid:image002.png@01DB3FBB.ADB07AE0] Dear RoboCup Community, The Stage 2 deadline of the NIST PSCR's First Responder UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge (UAS 6.0) Challenge is January 10th, 2024 - there is still plenty of time to enter for your chance at winning up to $40,000 and an invitation to Stage 3: Live In-Person Event - Scenario Testing! Do you have expertise in UAS, AI, IoT, radio communications, cybersecurity, and beyond? UAS 6.0 seeks such innovators to help support the public safety community by enhancing real-time situational awareness and saving lives in potentially dangerous, radio-complex outdoor environments without fixed communications infrastructure or satellites. How to Submit: 1. Complete Your UAS Testing: Ensure your system meets the Required Specifications, and record your attestation videos. 2. Submit Your Materials: Upload your test method measurements and attestation videos via the Contestant Portal by January 10, 2025. 3. Stay Engaged: Continue refining your system based on feedback and submit additional measurements as needed until the final January 10th deadline. 4. Note: For optional mid-stage reviews (due 12/2), the submission portal will be paused from December 2-6, 2024, for evaluations. Stage 2 Resources: * Stage 2 Test Simulation Video<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLC_XLzBTsw> * Stage 2 Guidance Document<https://firstresponderuas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/UAS-6.0_Guidance-f…> * Stage 2 Github Link<https://github.com/usnistgov/UAS-6.0-First-Responder-UAS-Wireless-Data-Gath…> For detailed information on challenge guidelines and submission requirements, please visit: https://firstresponderuas.org/. Questions? Email us at psprizes(a)nist.gov<mailto:psprizes@nist.gov>. We hope you will join! Best regards, Stephanie Layman (she/her) Prize Challenge Specialist (720) 202-7226 PSCR.gov<http://www.pscr.gov/> [Text Description automatically generated with low confidence]<http://www.pscr.gov/>

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JOIN the NIST PSCR UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge - deadline January 10
by Manley, Terese W. (Fed) 11 Oct '24

11 Oct '24

We are excited for you to join Stage 2 of the NIST Challenge (UAS 6.0)<https://firstresponderuas.org/> with a chance to win up to $40k in Stage 2 and the top prize of $100k in Stage 3! See more details below, and sign-up for news updates at psprizes(a)nist.gov<mailto:psprizes@nist.gov>. From: Pashioune Wilson <pwilson=ensembleconsultancy.com(a)hubspotstarter.hs-send.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 2:57 PM To: Manley, Terese W. (Fed) <terese.manley(a)nist.gov> Subject: Reminder: Stage 2 Mid-Stage Progress Review Submission Deadline Approaching - NIST PSCR's UAS 6.0 Challenge [UAS 6.0 Logo] Hello, We hope your preparations for Stage 2 of NIST PSCR's First Responder UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge (UAS 6.0) are going well! This is a reminder that the Mid-Stage Progress Review submission deadline is fast approaching on December 2, 2024. This is an optional but highly valuable opportunity to receive feedback from subject matter experts and a chance to win one of up to 20 cash prizes of $2,000 each. Why Participate in the Mid-Stage Review? * Receive Feedback: Gain insights from subject matter experts on your current progress. * Win Cash Prizes: Up to 20 winners will be awarded $2,000 each. * Refine Your Submission: Use the feedback to improve your final submission and ranking on the leaderboard. Important Deadline for Mid-Stage Review Feedback To ensure your submission receives feedback before the Mid-Stage Progress Review deadline on December 2, 2024, you must submit your materials by November 18, 2024. Submissions received after November 18 will still be considered for the Mid-Stage award but may not receive verification feedback before the final Mid-Stage Progress Review deadline. You will have up to five business days to implement any suggested changes following verification if you submit by November 18. How to Submit: 1. Complete Your UAS Testing: Ensure your system meets the Required Specifications, and record your attestation videos. 2. Submit Your Materials: Upload your test method measurements and attestation videos via the Contestant Portal by December 2, 2024. 3. Stay Engaged: Continue refining your system based on feedback and submit additional measurements as needed until the final January 10th deadline. For detailed information on challenge guidelines and submission requirements, please visit: https://firstresponderuas.org/<https://d5hhsx04.na1.hubspotlinksstarter.com/Ctc/Y+113/d5hHSx04/VVR9Q54t0-x…>, and send questions to psprizes(a)nist.gov<mailto:psprizes@nist.gov>. Stage 2 Resources: * Stage 2 Guidance Document<https://d5hhsx04.na1.hubspotlinksstarter.com/Ctc/Y+113/d5hHSx04/VVR9Q54t0-x…> * Stage 2 Github Link<https://d5hhsx04.na1.hubspotlinksstarter.com/Ctc/Y+113/d5hHSx04/VVR9Q54t0-x…> * JSON Verification Resources * * https://codebeautify.org/json-fixer<https://d5hhsx04.na1.hubspotlinksstarter.com/Ctc/Y+113/d5hHSx04/VVR9Q54t0-x…> * * https://jsonformatter.org/<https://d5hhsx04.na1.hubspotlinksstarter.com/Ctc/Y+113/d5hHSx04/VVR9Q54t0-x…> Good luck, and we look forward to reviewing your submissions! Best regards, Pashioune Wilson First Responder UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge Team Ensemble Consultancy, 5303 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 200, Hyattsville, MD Unsubscribe<https://hs-44984674.s.hubspotstarter.net/preferences/en/unsubscribe?data=W2…> Manage preferences<https://hs-44984674.s.hubspotstarter.net/preferences/en/manage?data=W2nXS-N…>

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join the mailing list
by Manley, Terese W. (Fed) 11 Oct '24

11 Oct '24

Terese Manley UAS Portfolio Lead C: (303) 549-7414 PSCR.gov<http://www.pscr.gov/> [Text Description automatically generated with low confidence]<http://www.pscr.gov/>

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Call for Participation: RoboCup German Open 2024 (Kassel, April 17th – 20th, 2024)
by Johannes Pellenz 05 Mar '24

05 Mar '24

RoboCup German Open 2024 - Major Leagues Call for Participation https://robocup.de/german-open April 17th – 20th, 2024 Messe Kassel, Germany The RoboCup German Open 2024 will be the 21st open RoboCup competition held in Germany. The event will take place in Kassel at Messe Kassel. Every regional and international Major team is cordially invited to take part in the event. --------------------- RoboCup Major Leagues (international teams) ------------------------- Competitions are from April 17 - 20 in the following Major leagues: RoboCup Soccer Standard Platform League RoboCup Soccer Humanoid League RoboCup Soccer Small Size League RoboCup Rescue Robot League RoboCup Logistics League RoboCup @Home League RoboCup @Work League The registration opens *** February 12th, 2024 ***. The registration deadline is *** February 29th, 2024 ***. Visit https://register.robocup.de <https://register.robocup.de/> to register your RoboCup Major League team. Details on the registration (fee, accommodation, rules) are available on the website. Booking of blocked accommodation with special rates is possible after your registration. The Major Leagues Organizing Committee: Patrick Göttsch (Standard Platform League) Maike Paetzel-Prüsmann (Humanoid League) Nicolai Ommer (Small Size League) Johannes Pellenz, Stefan May (Rescue Robot League) Sven Wachsmuth (@Home League) Alexander Ferrein (Logistics League) Christoph Steup (RoboCup @Work League) -------------------------- RoboCup Junior (regional teams) ------------------------------- From April 18-21 the final event of the German RoboCupJunior Championship will be held at RoboCup German Open 2024 in Kassel. The best teams that have qualified in the eight previous local tournaments will take part. The best German Junior teams will qualify for RoboCup 2024 in Eindhoven and for the European RoboCupJunior Competition 2024 in Hannover. -------------------------------- Important dates —————------------------------------------ 2024-02-12 Major teams registration starts 2024-02-29 Major teams registration deadline 2024-03-11 Invoices are sent to team leaders 2024-03-17 Registration deadline for team member updates 2024-03-31 Registration fee due 2024-04-17 Set-up day Major League teams (venue opens 9:00) 2024-04-18 Competition day (open to the public) 2024-04-19 Competition day (open to the public) 2024-04-20 Competition day, Major finals (open to the public) 2024-04-21 Competition day, Junior finals (open to the public) ----------------------------------- Contact --------------------------------------------- Please contact germanopen(a)robocup.de <mailto:germanopen@robocup.de> for any questions. See you all at the 21st RoboCup German Open 2024! Best regards, German RoboCup Committee ---------------------------------- Acknowledgement ———————————————————— The RoboCup German Open 2024 is supported by the German Federal Ministry for Research and Education (BMBF) under grant number 16ME0933.

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Travel Support Deadline Extended: The 2024 IEEE-RAS Response Robotics Seasonal School and Workshop
by Raymond Sheh 04 Jan '24

04 Jan '24

Hi All! We have extended the deadline for student travel support applications for the Response Robotics Seasonal School and Workshop, to be held in Burnet, Texas, March 4-7, and co-located with the Texas Public Safety Robotics Summit. The new deadline for travel support applications is January 12th although we encourage students to apply early. We particularly encourage current and prospective RoboCupRescue Robot League team members, and RoboCupRescue Rapidly Manufactured Robot Challenge mentors, to join us as we will be having a league roadmap discussion during the event. The summary of the event is pasted below, see the website at https://responserobotics.org for the full details and instructions on how to register and apply for travel support. Please do forward this on to any interested students and researchers! You can contact us, either via the mailing list or Discord server on the website, or via email to info(a)responserobotics.org if you have any questions. (If you previously tried to email us and it bounced, please try again, we recently fixed a server issue.) Cheers! - Raymond Sheh -- Dr. Raymond Sheh Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Research Lead and Guest Researcher UAS Portfolio, Public Safety Communications Research Division Communications Technology Laboratory National Institute of Standards and Technology U.S. Department of Commerce 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8230, Gaithersburg MD 20899-8230, USA Adjunct Associate Research Scientist Whiting School of Engineering Johns Hopkins University Columbia MD, USA Trustee, RoboCup Federation ======== Call for Participation ======== The 2024 IEEE-RAS Response Robotics Seasonal School and Workshop March 4-7, 2024 Reveille Proving Grounds, Burnet, TX, USA and Online Co-located with the 2024 Texas Public Safety Robotics Summit https://responserobotics.org | info(a)responserobotics.org === Introduction: === The 2024 IEEE-RAS Response Robotics Seasonal School and Workshop (RRSS+W) is a 4-day-long immersive academic research event for undergraduate and graduate research students, mentors of high school research robotics teams, and early career researchers, on the challenges and best-in-class solutions for applied response robotics. It is financially sponsored by the IEEE-RAS and student travel support scholarships are available for IEEE-RAS students. It is co-located with the 2024 Texas Public Safety Robotics Summit (TXPS, https://www.txpsrobots.com/ ), a high profile industry event for responders, manufacturers, and government agencies. Attendees of the RRSS+W will have a unique opportunity to engage with and learn from the end users about how their technologies might be used, manufacturers on the challenges of transitioning technologies from the lab into the real world, and various regulatory bodies on the risk management and legal landscape within which these technologies must operate. === Format: === In-person and online participants in the RRSS+W will have the opportunity to participate in lectures and panel discussions on topics ranging from theoretical techniques to real world applications, with a focus on presentations from outside of academia. In addition, in-person participants will have the opportunity to participate in: - Hands-on practical sessions that give attendees an in-depth opportunity learn about a specific topic. - Demonstration and test sessions that allow attendees to deploy their own robots within the test methods and scenarios, and observe other robots being tested. - A workshop poster session that allows attendees to present their work to other attendees as well as the attendees of the TXPS, including those who may have an interest in adopting these technologies. - Social events that promote networking between RRSS+W attendees as well as the rest of the response robotics ecosystem. === Topics: === This year will highlight three topics that have been identified as being of particular up-and-coming interest in the response robotics space. We are particularly soliciting the involvement of students who are interested in these topics. - Novel communication technologies for challenging response environments. - Integration of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (aka UAS, RPAS, or aerial drones) into response robotics applications. - Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risk Management Challenges for the Response Robotics ecosystem. We are also encouraging students who are interested in broader response robotics topics to attend, including, but not limited to: - 3D mapping and indoor/outdoor navigation in unstructured environments. - Mobility in challenging terrain and among 3D obstacles. - Dexterous manipulation and inspection. - Transition of technologies into real world unstructured environments. - Novel sensors for response robotics. The RRSS+W will also host a roadmap discussion for the RoboCupRescue Robot League, with a focus on engaging with the end user community. We invite past, present, and prospective competitors to join us! === Venue: === The venue hosts both real world scenarios, complete with the uncertainty, weather, and communications challenges that it brings, as well as standard test methods that provide repeatable, reproducible, evaluations of robot capabilities that attendees can replicate in their own labs. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to observe robots of their interest performing in both the scenarios and the test methods, as well as bring their own robots to test and refine over the course of the event. Please check the website and join the mailing list for updates regarding accommodation and transportation arrangements. === Registration and Timelines: === The registration fee for in-person attendance is $300 and includes registration for the broader TXPS. As space is limited, registration is capped and competitive, based on a cover letter - see the website for details. Registration will be decided on a rolling basis and closes February 1st, 2024, or when the event reaches capacity so we advise prospective attendees to register early. IEEE-RAS students may use the same letter to apply for a limited number of competitive travel support scholarships that include the fee and a partial travel reimbursement - see the website for details. Travel support applications will be decided on a rolling basis and closes January 12th, 2024, or when all funds have been allocated, so please apply early. Please see https://responserobotics.org for instructions on how to register and apply for travel support. Remote attendance of the lectures will be free of charge, dependent on connectivity. Join the mailing list or keep an eye on the website for details. === Contact: === See https://responserobotics.org for further details, and to join our mailing list and Discord server. Email info(a)responserobotics.org for any questions.

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Call for Interest: RoboCup Rescue German Open 2024 (please reply by Nov 23rd, 2023)
by Johannes Pellenz 14 Nov '23

14 Nov '23

Call for Interest RoboCup Rescue German Open 2024 Dear RoboCup Rescue Robot League Teams, We are happy to announce the upcoming Rescue Robot League Competition at the RoboCup German Open 2024 which will take place in Kassel, Germany, April 17-21, 2024 (note that on the 21th the Junior finals will take place; the Major competition already ends on the 20th). Kassel is about 2 h by train from Frankfurt International Airport. In 2024 we will have a common RoboCup German Open together with the other RoboCup leagues, including the Junior competitions. We will be happy to meet as many of you as possible in Kassel! The rescue robotics competition is based on Rules of the RoboCup Rescue Robot League. Artificially limited network capabilities will again be part of the competition, so autonomous functions might help to complete the tasks. Dates: - Send expression of interests via email: until Nov 23rd, 2023 - Registration deadline: early March 2024 - Acceptance notification: mid March 2024 - Setup day: Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 - Competitions: Thursday April 18th and Friday 19th, 2024 - Finals: Saturday, April 20th, 2024 A registration fee will be required for participation, which is not fixed yet. To simplify planning, we need an approximate number of teams (and team members) for the Rescue Robot League. If you plan to participate, we kindly ask you to send us an email with your expression of interests by November 23rd, 2023. The expression of interest is non-binding and does not commit you to anything. Please send your email to johannes.pellenz[at]gmail.com and stefan.may[at]th-nuernberg.de Please include the team name, your country, your affiliation, the rough number of team members (including the team leader) and contact information (email address) of the team leader. If there are any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Johannes Pellenz and Stefan May Chairs RoboCup German Open Rescue Robot League

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Initial Call for Participation: The 2024 IEEE-RAS Response Robotics Seasonal School and Workshop
by Raymond Sheh 08 Nov '23

08 Nov '23

Hi All! We are delighted to announce our next Response Robotics Seasonal School and Workshop, to be held in March 2024! Please see below for the current Call for Participation and visit https://responserobotics.org for the latest updates. Please do forward this on to any interested students and researchers and don't hesitate to contact us, either via the mailing list or Discord server on the website, or via email to info(a)responserobotics.org if you have any questions. Cheers! - Raymond Sheh ======== Initial Call for Participation ======== The 2024 IEEE-RAS Response Robotics Seasonal School and Workshop March 4-7, 2024 Reveille Proving Grounds, Burnet, TX, USA and Online Co-located with the 2024 Texas Public Safety Robotics Summit https://responserobotics.org | info(a)responserobotics.org === Introduction: === The 2024 IEEE-RAS Response Robotics Seasonal School and Workshop (RRSS+W) is a 4-day-long immersive academic research event for undergraduate and graduate research students, mentors of high school research robotics teams, and early career researchers, on the challenges and best-in-class solutions for applied response robotics. It is financially sponsored by the IEEE-RAS and student travel support scholarships are available for IEEE-RAS students. It is co-located with the 2024 Texas Public Safety Robotics Summit (TXPS, https://www.txpsrobots.com/ ), a high profile industry event for responders, manufacturers, and government agencies. Attendees of the RRSS+W will have a unique opportunity to engage with and learn from the end users about how their technologies might be used, manufacturers on the challenges of transitioning technologies from the lab into the real world, and various regulatory bodies on the risk management and legal landscape within which these technologies must operate. === Format: === In-person and online participants in the RRSS+W will have the opportunity to participate in lectures and panel discussions on topics ranging from theoretical techniques to real world applications. In addition, in-person participants will have the opportunity to participate in: - Hands-on practical sessions that give attendees an in-depth opportunity learn about a specific topic. - Demonstration and test sessions that allow attendees to deploy their own robots within the test methods and scenarios, and observe other robots being tested. - A workshop poster session that allows attendees to present their work to other attendees as well as the attendees of the TXPS, including those who may have an interest in adopting these technologies. - Social events that promote networking between RRSS+W attendees as well as the rest of the response robotics ecosystem. === Topics: === This year will highlight three topics that have been identified as being of particular up-and-coming interest in the response robotics space. We are particularly soliciting the involvement of students who are interested in these topics. - Novel communication technologies for challenging response environments. - Integration of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (aka UAS, RPAS, or aerial drones) into response robotics applications. - Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risk Management Challenges for the Response Robotics ecosystem. We are also encouraging students who are interested in broader response robotics topics to attend, including, but not limited to: - 3D mapping and indoor/outdoor navigation in unstructured environments. - Mobility in challenging terrain and among 3D obstacles. - Dexterous manipulation and inspection. - Transition of technologies into real world unstructured environments. - Novel sensors for response robotics. The RRSS+W will also host a roadmap discussion for the RoboCupRescue Robot League, with a focus on engaging with the end user community. We invite past, present, and prospective competitors to join us! === Venue: === The venue hosts both real world scenarios, complete with the uncertainty, weather, and communications challenges that it brings, as well as standard test methods that provide repeatable, reproducible, evaluations of robot capabilities that attendees can replicate in their own labs. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to observe robots of their interest performing in both the scenarios and the test methods, as well as bring their own robots to test and refine over the course of the event. Please check the website and join the mailing list for updates regarding accommodation and transportation arrangements. === Registration and Timelines: === The registration fee for in-person attendance is $300 and includes registration for the broader TXPS. As space is limited, registration is capped and competitive, based on a 1 page cover letter describing their research and how they see their developments assisting responders. Registration will be decided on a rolling basis and closes February 1st, 2024, or when the event reaches capacity so we advise prospective attendees to register early. IEEE-RAS students may use the same letter to apply for a limited number of competitive travel support scholarships that include the fee and a stipend. This is based on a sliding scale, with the goal of partially compensating for the higher travel cost incurred by students from more distant institutions. Travel support applications will be decided on a rolling basis and closes December 31st, 2023, or when all funds have been allocated. Registration details are still being finalized. We encourage interested attendees to email info(a)responserobotics.org with their expression of interest and cover letter. We will follow up when the registration details are finalized. Remote attendance of the lectures will be free of charge, dependent on connectivity. Join the mailing list or keep an eye on the website for details. === Contact: === See https://responserobotics.org for further details, and to join our mailing list and Discord server. Email info(a)responserobotics.org for any questions. -- Dr. Raymond Sheh Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Research Lead and Guest Researcher UAS Portfolio, Public Safety Communications Research Division Communications Technology Laboratory National Institute of Standards and Technology U.S. Department of Commerce 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8230, Gaithersburg MD 20899-8230, USA Adjunct Associate Research Scientist Whiting School of Engineering Johns Hopkins University Columbia MD, USA Trustee, RoboCup Federation

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Please follow RoboCup Rescue Robot League Forum
by Oskar von Stryk 13 Feb '23

13 Feb '23

Dear RoboCup Rescue Robot Teams, In case you might not know yet, please follow the forum https://rrl.forum.robocup.org/. Here, most communication of the Rescue Robot League takes place (like this important announcement of the qualification document). Best, Oskar -------- Originalnachricht -------- BETREFF: [RoboCup Rescue Robot Forum] Summary DATUM: 2023-02-13 01:15 VON: RoboCup Rescue Robot Forum <forum(a)robocup.org> AN: stryk(a)sim.tu-darmstadt.de A brief summary since your last visit on November 16, 2022 [1] Since your last visit 1 [2] New Topics [2] Popular Topics Announcements [3] February 12 2023 QUALIFICATION DOCUMENT RELEASED [4] ANN VIRTS ann.virts Hello RoboCuppers! The Qualification Document has been released. https://rrl.robocup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/RRL-2023-Draft-Rules-Qua… 0 0 Read More [4] This summary is sent from RoboCup Rescue Robot Forum [1]. Links: ------ [1] https://rrl.forum.robocup.org [2] https://rrl.forum.robocup.org/new [3] https://rrl.forum.robocup.org/c/announcements/5 [4] https://rrl.forum.robocup.org/t/2023-qualification-document-released/169

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Fwd: Online Team Leader Meeting -participation in the poll by not later than Feb. 14
by Oskar von Stryk 11 Feb '23

11 Feb '23

Hello RoboCup Rescue Robot Team Leaders! We are looking forward to a great 2023 RoboCup Rescue. Several months ago, you were asked to fill out a questionnaire regarding your thoughts and concerns regarding the league. The Trustees, Executive, Technical, Organization Committee took the suggestions very seriously and have had several meetings to discuss. We would like to organize the first of several online discussions with team leaders. The tentative agenda: * Information on results from the poll to team leaders * Status of action taken so far and plans for 2023 developed in our group * Feedback from team leaders and discussion Please fill out the doddle poll: https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/bk2VKgva to select the day and time that works best for you! Please kindly respond by no later than Feb. 14 Have a great day. - The RoboCup Committee

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Call for participation: RoboCup Rescue German Open 2023 – DRZ Edition (April 24-27, 2023)
by Johannes Pellenz 24 Jan '23

24 Jan '23

Call for participation: RoboCup Rescue German Open 2023 – DRZ Edition (April 24-27, 2023) Dear RoboCup Rescue Robot League Teams, We are happy to announce the upcoming RoboCup German Open 2023 Rescue Robot League Competition – DRZ Edition. The rescue robotics competition will be based on the most recent Rules of the RoboCup Rescue Robot League and complemented by tasks derived from end user missions. Artificial limited network capabilities will again be part of the competition, so autonomous functions might help to complete the tasks. As in 2021 and 2022 the competition will be hosted by the non-profit German Rescue Robotics Center (DRZ), https://www.rescuerobotics.eu, in its large and well equipped testing facility, which is located in Dortmund. The event will be organized by DRZ together with RoboCup Rescue representatives of the German RoboCup regional committee. Dortmund is about 2.5 h by train from Frankfurt International Airport and 1.5 h by train from Düsseldorf International Airport. Schedule: - Registration: until March 13th, 2023 - Setup days for participating teams: Sunday, April 23rd (afternoon) and Monday, April 24th, 2023 - Competitions: Tuesday, April 25th, and Wednesday, April 26th - Finals: Thursday, April 27th A registration fee will be required for participation. More information including the rules will soon be available at https://rettungsrobotik.de/robocup-rescue-german-open-2023. The event will only be open to participants, organizers and press. Media coverage as well as live streaming of the finals are being considered for the public. We are excited about this opportunity for the RoboCup Rescue Robot League and would be happy to meet as many of you as possible on this occasion in Dortmund! The maximum number of teams and participants is limited. We already have a couple of interested teams. Teams will be registered on a first come first serve basis. If you consider participating, we kindly ask you to register by March 13th, 2023 by sending an email to rescue-chairs(a)robocup.de. Please send the team name, your country, your affiliation, the number of team members (including the team leader) and full contact information (name, email, phone number and address) of the team leader. If there are any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Johannes Pellenz and Stefan May RoboCup German Open Rescue Robot League

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[Jobs] Mobile robotics researcher positions at German Rescue Robotics Center DRZ
by Oskar von Stryk 07 Nov '22

07 Nov '22

The German Rescue Robotics Center (DRZ) invites applications for several positions as robotics researchers, developers and operators for mobile robotics. Join us if you * Want to help bringing innovative technology to real world application in disaster response * Are interested to work closely with first responders as end users and develop systems that address their needs in real scenarios * Are ready for responsible ownership and reliable teamwork What you will do * Develop, test, benchmark and apply technologies to bring rescue robots from research to deployments in actual disaster sites * Develop and maintain the DRZ's physical and simulated rescue robots, integrate and evaluate new capabilities and interfaces * Closely cooperate with our network of partners from leading academia, industry and rescue organizations, especially in cooperative R&D projects * Analyze the requirements of first responders and consider them in the development * Operate our rescue robots to support first responders in real world missions as member of our Robotics Task Force * Support the development and implementation of new training concepts * Contribute your creativity and ideas to improve current implemented solutions and to conceive and provide new solutions What you need to bring to the table: * Master's degree in computer science, autonomous systems and robotics, computer or software engineering or related field, robot engineering required * Very good programming skills and experience with Linux, ROS, C++ and Python, version control (Git for example) and with the development of extensive program packages * Expertise in methods, algorithms and technologies for mobile robots with autonomous capabilities * Demonstrated experience in handling and developing real mobile robotic systems (on ground, in air or in water) * Ability to work independently as well as in a team * Delivering quality and attention to details * Resilience, flexibility and a quick grasp * Very good problem-solving skills * Mature English language skills and basic German language skills or willingness to acquire them * Meeting requirements for a working permit in Germany What would be great, if you bring it to the table as well: * Above average knowledge and skills in mobile robotics in outdoor environments and related autonomous skills and software * Experience with the development and maintenance of complex heterogeneous software and hardware systems * Experience with continuous testing and agile methodology * Experience as a first responder in voluntary or professional work (e.g. as member of a fire department or technical aid organization) and knowledge of processes and framework conditions of first responders in civil security What we bring to the table * A dynamic, cordial and growing team that works every day towards the goal of making the work of the fire brigade, rescue service, and co. safer and more efficient with the help of innovative robotics technologies * An opportunity to contribute to shape the development of a an innovative, non-profit, meaningful organization, committed to "AI for Good" * An employment contract based on public service salary structure (TVÖD-L E13) with performance bonuses. Initially limited as a multi-year project position, but intended to be converted to a permanent position if funding is secured * Family-friendly working hours through flextime and remote working options. About Us The German Rescue Robotics Center DRZ is the national competence center for rescue robotics based in Dortmund. It was founded in 2018 as a non-profit organization. We bundle leading competencies in a strong network and break new ground to protect and save lives and infrastructure. Together with research organizations, companies and first responders, we create, accelerate and transfer innovative robotics solutions to make a huge difference in practical, future-oriented solutions. For more information please visit https://rescuerobotics.eu [1]. How to apply Please send your CV, recent certificates, cover letter, references and further relevant documents (like letters of recommendation, certificates of employment, etc.) by email to Robert Grafe, DRZ Managing Director, robert.grafe(a)rettungsrobotik.de Links: ------ [1] https://rescuerobotics.eu

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Reminder: Request for Feedback to RRL
by Oskar von Stryk 07 Nov '22

07 Nov '22

Dear RoboCupRescue Robot League (RRL) Team Leaders and Team Members, This is a gentle reminder to provide a) your general feedback to the RRL and b) proposals for new tests for rule advancement via the two online forms not later than November 10, 2022. All feedback received by this deadline will be considered by the RRL Committee in the meeting on Nov 14. Of course, new ideas are welcome anytime, but will likely be considered only later. Best regards, Oskar Am 2022-11-07 03:14, schrieb National Institute of Standards and Technology: > [1] > > November 6, 2022 > > Hello RoboCuppers: > > Reminder.......... > > Updated Due Date November 10, 2022 > > The Committee will be meeting on November 14 to review the input from the teams. > > Of course, even if your team misses this deadline, you can propose new ideas at any time. > > The RoboCupRescue Robot League invites you to contribute to the advancement of rules by proposing new tests for future years! We fully realize that the current roster of tests may not cater to all relevant research goals of your team, so if you feel that your research interest isn't yet well represented, now is your chance to change that! > > Please provide general feedback to the RRL from the perspective of your team via the online form https://forms.gle/9ENRVbocWhEVxNuV6 [2] > > Please use the online form [3] https://forms.gle/8NMmvc4RfbGcHzpo8 [3] to tell us what kind of rule advancement by new tests you think should be incorporated and if you have the resources to take the lead on developing the corresponding rules, procedures, and apparatuses. No prior experience in test designing is needed - as long as you have expertise in the capability that is being tested, we'll help you through the process! > > You're also welcome to take one or more of the following ideas that have been proposed in the past and, in some cases have had some development but need further work to bring forward. Feel free to propose based on one of these if they interest you! > > * Robot behavior in poor wireless communication environments (e.g. a test method involving performing a task while communication is filtered through apparatus that degrades the channel). Note that the apparatus should be cheap and easy enough for all teams to reasonably replicate. > * Tests more relevant to pushing (semi-)autonomous mobility and navigation in moderately complex terrain. The pallet terrain is just a start! > * Tests more relevant to pushing (semi-)autonomous manipulator dexterity - getting the manipulator close without hitting things for instance. > * Ways of incorporating more formal human factors and usability metrics into scoring. > * Ways of incorporating more mission integration and logistical readiness factors into scoring > > Please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns via email. > > Please forward to anyone who may have an interest in development test methods. > > ---RoboCup 2022 Organizing Committee > > > > Website [4] | Email Us | FaceBook Group [5] > > National Institute of Standards and Technology | 100 Bureau Dr, MS 8230, Gaithersburg, MD 20899 > > Sent by ann.virts(a)nist.gov powered by > > [6] > Try email marketing for free today! [6] -- Prof. Dr. Oskar von Stryk E-Mail: stryk(at)sim.tu-darmstadt.de Head of Simulation, Systems Phone: ++49 (0) 6151-16-25560 Optimization and Robotics Group Fax: ++49 (0) 6151-16-25569 Technische Universitaet Darmstadt http://www.sim.tu-darmstadt.de Hochschulstr. 10 D-64289 Darmstadt, Germany Links: ------ [1] https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001KJ9OUEAshyxAjnI-mH6ztmf4G-kj9lMDep2_gcr9n5v… [2] https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001KJ9OUEAshyxAjnI-mH6ztmf4G-kj9lMDep2_gcr9n5v… [3] https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001KJ9OUEAshyxAjnI-mH6ztmf4G-kj9lMDep2_gcr9n5v… [4] https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001KJ9OUEAshyxAjnI-mH6ztmf4G-kj9lMDep2_gcr9n5v… [5] https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001KJ9OUEAshyxAjnI-mH6ztmf4G-kj9lMDep2_gcr9n5v… [6] https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001KJ9OUEAshyxAjnI-mH6ztmf4G-kj9lMDep2_gcr9n5v…

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Request for General Feedback on RoboCupRescue Robot League
by Oskar von Stryk 01 Nov '22

01 Nov '22

Dear RoboCupRescue Robot League (RRL) Team Leaders and Team Members, For advancing the league and in preparation of RoboCup 2023 the RRL Execs and supporting Trustees kindly request you to provide general feedback to the RRL from the perspective of your team via the online form https://forms.gle/9ENRVbocWhEVxNuV6 by Nov. 9, 2023. Your feedback is highly valuable to advance the league, its rules and to keep its competitions highly attractive for competitors! Please provide only one consolidated reply per team. Please also observe the invitation to the advancement of rules by proposing new tests for future years via this other form already sent out a few days ago: https://forms.gle/8NMmvc4RfbGcHzpo8. Here, multiple submissions are possible per team. Both forms have been prepared by the RRL Execs and supporting Trustees. Best regards, Oskar von Stryk (on behalf of RRL Execs and supporting RCF Trustees) -- Prof. Dr. Oskar von Stryk E-Mail: stryk(at)sim.tu-darmstadt.de Head of Simulation, Systems Phone: ++49 (0) 6151-16-25560 Optimization and Robotics Group Fax: ++49 (0) 6151-16-25569 Technische Universitaet Darmstadt http://www.sim.tu-darmstadt.de Hochschulstr. 10 D-64289 Darmstadt, Germany

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Call for participation: RoboCup Rescue German Open 2022 – DRZ Edition (May 8-12, 2022)
by Johannes Pellenz 31 Mar '22

31 Mar '22

Call for participation: RoboCup Rescue German Open 2022 – DRZ Edition Dear RoboCup Rescue Robot League Teams, We are happy to announce the upcoming RoboCup German Open 2022 Rescue Robot League Competition – DRZ Edition. The rescue robotics competition is based on Rules of the RoboCup Rescue Robot League and is complemented by tasks derived from firefighter missions. Artificial limited network capabilities will be part of the competition this year. Dortmund is about 2.5 h by train from Frankfurt International Airport and 1.5 h by train from Duesseldorf International Airport. Dates: - Registration: Until April 1st, 2022 - Acceptance notification: April 8th, 2022 - Setup days: Sunday, May 8th and Monday, May 9th, 2022 - Competitions: Tuesday, May 10th and Wednesday, May 11th, 2022 - Finals: Thursday, May 12th, 2022 The competition will be hosted by the non-profit German Rescue Robotics Center (DRZ), https://www.rescuerobotics.eu, in its large and well equipped testing facility. The event will be organized by DRZ together with RoboCup Rescue representatives of the German RoboCup regional committee. A registration fee will be required for participation. More information including the rules are available at https://rettungsrobotik.de/robocup-german-open-2022-rescue-robot-league-27-… The event will only be open to participants, organizers and press. Daily media coverage as well as live streaming of the finals is being considered for the public. We are excited about this opportunity for the RoboCup Rescue Robot League and would be happy to meet as many of you as possible on this occasion in Dortmund! The maximum number of teams and participants is limited. We already have a couple of interested teams, but we can accommodate a few more teams at the competition. Teams will be registered on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you want to participate, we kindly ask you to register by April 1st, 2022 by sending an email to: info[a]rettungsrobotik.de (and CC johannes.pellenz[a]gmail.com and stefan.may[a]th-nuernberg.de) Please send the team name, your country, your affiliation, the number of team members (including the team leader), full contact information (name, email, phone number and address) of the team leader. If there are any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Johannes Pellenz and Stefan May RoboCup German Open Rescue League

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[meetings] Online available: International Rescue Robotics Symposium
by Oskar von Stryk 28 Oct '21

28 Oct '21

Dear Rescue Robotics Researchers, We are happy to announce that the talks held at on Oct 1st, 2021, at the International Symposium on the Current State and Challenges for Intelligent Robotic Assistance in Disaster Response are now available online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm3qbGuBs5M&t=13110s as part of the live stream recording of the whole day event (the opening of the Living Lab of the German Rescue Robotics Center DRZ). The symposium highlighted the current status and future challenges in intelligent ground and aerial robotic systems assisting in disaster response from the perspectives of research, development, training, and application. Speakers were: * Emanuele Gissi, National Fire and Rescue Service, Italy * Adam Jacoff, NIST, USA * Jean-Paul Monet, Bouches-du-Rhone Fire Department, France * Robin Murphy, Texas A&M University, USA * Tomas Svoboda, Czech Technical University, Prague, Czech Republic * Satoshi Tadokoro, Tohoku University, Japan The start time for each speaker can be found in the description of the online video recording https://youtu.be/Zm3qbGuBs5M. Best regards, Ivana Kruijff-Korbayova and Oskar von Stryk (Symposium Co-Chairs)

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[meetings] Final CfP: Oct 1, International Rescue Robotics Symposium
by Oskar von Stryk 27 Sep '21

27 Sep '21

The German Rescue Robotics Center (DRZ) invites participants to the International Symposium on the Current State and Challenges for Intelligent Robotic Assistance in Disaster Response When: 1 Oct 2021, 13:00-16:30 (CET) Where: Online and onsite in Dortmund, Germany What: Invited talks by leading researchers and practitioners and a round table discussion The symposium will highlight the current status and future challenges in intelligent ground and aerial robotic systems assisting in disaster response from the perspectives of research, development, training, and application. Confirmed speakers: * Emanuele Gissi, Italian Fire and Rescue Service * Adam Jacoff, NIST, USA * Jean-Paul Monet, Bouches-du-Rhone Fire Department, France * Robin Murphy, Texas A&M University, USA * Tomas Svoboda, Czech Technical University, Prague, Czech Republic * Satoshi Tadokoro, Tohoku University, Japan We welcome a broad audience, including first responders, industry, academia and general public. For more details and updates on the program and to register (free of charge) please visit the website: https://rettungsrobotik.de/en/symposium [1] The International Symposium Rescue Robotics is part of the Rescue Robotics Days 2021: https://rettungsrobotik.de/en/rettungsrobotiktage/ [2] Ivana Kruijff-Korbayova and Oskar von Stryk (Symposium Co-Chairs) Links: ------ [1] https://rettungsrobotik.de/en/symposium/ [2] https://rettungsrobotik.de/en/rettungsrobotiktage/

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CFP: RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2021 (RCAP 2021)
by Asad Norouzi 03 Sep '21

03 Sep '21

*Apologies for duplicate messages* ============== Call for Participation =============== *RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2021 (RCAP 2021)* 25-29 November 2021 https://2021.robocupap.org/eng/participation.html RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2021 Aichi Japan (RCAP 2021) will be held at Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Convention & Exhibition Center), November 25-29, 2021. RCAP 2021 will be held in a hybrid ON-SITE and VIRTUAL format. Due to the current uncertainties of Covid-19, ON-SITE competitions will only open to participants from Japan. - ON-SITE Competitions: Participants from Japan. - VIRTUAL Competitions: Participants from all over the world. *LEAGUES:* Virtual Competitions are open to participants from all over the world, with most of the leagues of RoboCup 2021 Worldwide. For details of leagues, please refer to: https://2021.robocupap.org/eng/leagues.html *REGISTRATION:* All teams are required to pre-register through the online form: https://2021.robocupap.org/eng/registration.html *IMPORTANT DATES:* - Deadline for pre-registration (both online and virtual competitions): 30 September 2021 - Announcement of qualified teams: 14 October 2021 - Deadline for registration: 4 November 2021 *REGISTRATION FEES:* The registration fee is waived for all Japanese teams/members. The registration fee for teams to participate in virtual competitions (except teams from Japan): - Major Team Registration Fee: Waived - Major Staff/Students: USD60/person - Junior Team Registration Fee: Waived - Junior Students/Mentors: USD40/person *SYMPOSIUM:* https://2021.robocupap.org/eng/symposium.html *CONTACT:* For inquiries please contact us via the hereunder email addresses: - Aichi Local Organizing Committee (General Enquiries, On-site competitions): - rcap2021(a)intergroup.co.jp - RCAP Office (Registration fees and payments, Virtual competitions): - office(a)robocupap.org For more information please visit our official website at https://2021 .robocupap.org/eng/index.html We look forward to welcoming you to RCAP 2021 Aichi Japan! Best Regards, RoboCup Asia-Pacific (RCAP) Office, RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2021 (RCAP 2021) Organizing Committee ____________________________________

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CfP: Oct 1, International Rescue Robotics Symposium
by Oskar von Stryk 06 Aug '21

06 Aug '21

The German Rescue Robotics Center (DRZ) invites participants to the International Symposium on the Current State and Challenges for Intelligent Robotic Assistance in Disaster Response When: 1 Oct 2021, 13:00-16:30 (CET) Where: Online and onsite in Dortmund, Germany What: Invited talks by leading researchers and practitioners and a round table discussion The symposium will highlight the current status and future challenges in intelligent ground and aerial robotic systems assisting in disaster response from the perspectives of research, development, training, and application. Confirmed speakers: * Emanuele Gissi, Italian Fire and Rescue Service * Adam Jacoff, NIST, USA * Jean-Paul Monet, Bouches-du-Rhone Fire Department * Robin Murphy, Texas A&M University, USA * Tomas Svoboda, Czech Technical University, Prague, Czech Republic * Satoshi Tadokoro, Tohoku University, Japan We welcome a broad audience, including first responders, industry, academia and general public. For more details and updates on the program and to register (free of charge) please visit the website: https://rettungsrobotik.de/en/symposium [1] The International Symposium Rescue Robotics is part of the Rescue Robotics Days 2021: https://rettungsrobotik.de/en/rettungsrobotiktage/ [2] Ivana Kruijff-Korbayova and Oskar von Stryk (Symposium Co-Chairs) Links: ------ [1] https://rettungsrobotik.de/en/symposium/ [2] https://rettungsrobotik.de/en/rettungsrobotiktage/

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Call for participation: RoboCup Rescue German Open 2021 – DRZ Edition (Sep 26-30, 2021)
by Johannes Pellenz 03 Jul '21

03 Jul '21

Call for participation: RoboCup Rescue German Open 2021 – DRZ Edition Dear RoboCup Rescue Robot League Teams, We are happy to announce the upcoming RoboCup German Open 2021 Rescue Robot League Competition – DRZ Edition. The rescue robotics competition is based on the 2019 Rules of the RoboCup Rescue Robot League, which are expected to form the basis of the 2022 Rules as well, and complemented by tasks derived from firefighter missions. It will be held as part of the First DRZ Rescue Robotics Days in Dortmund, Germany, from September 26 to September 30, 2021. Dortmund ist about 2.5 h by train from Frankfurt International Airport and 1.5 h by train from Düsseldorf International Airport. Schedule: - Sunday, Sep 26 (Afternoon) and Monday, Sep 27: Setup for participating teams. - Tuesday, Sep 28 and Wednesday, Sep 29: Competition (Standard test methods). - Thursday, Sep 30: Final runs (“DRZ Challenge”) and award ceremony. The competition will be hosted by the non-profit German Rescue Robotics Center (DRZ), https://www.rescuerobotics.eu, in its large and well equipped testing facility. The event will be organized by DRZ together with RoboCup Rescue representatives of the German RoboCup regional committee. A registration fee will be required for participation. More information including the rules will soon be available at https://rettungsrobotik.de/robocup-rescue-german-open-2021-drz-edition The event will only be open to participants, organizers and press. Daily media coverage as well as live streaming of the finals is being considered for the public. We are excited about this opportunity for the RoboCup Rescue Robot League and would be happy to meet as many of you as possible on this occasion in Dortmund! Because of the large size of the hall and the strict hygiene and infection concept in place we assume that it will be well possible to hold this event. However, the maximum number of participants is limited. We already have a couple of interested teams, but we can accommodate a few more teams at the competition. Teams will be registered on a first come first serve basis. If you consider to participate, we kindly ask you to register by August 2, 2021 by sending an email to chair-rescue(a)robocupgermanopen.de. Please send us the team name, your country, your affiliation, the number of team members (including the team leader) and full contact information (name, email, phone number and address) of the team leader. If there are any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Johannes Pellenz and Stefan May RoboCup German Open Rescue League

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New robocup-rescue-r mailing list
by Oskar von Stryk 08 Jun '21

08 Jun '21

Dear robocup-rescue-r subscribers, RoboCup IT Team has been migrating the mailing lists which have been hosted at Georgia Tech, to a server at robocup.org, because the old mailing list is being blocked by an increasing number of servers. The new address of the list (to be used to send messages to all the subscribers) is robocup-rescue-r(a)lists.robocup.org The old address will be closed. Therefore, please update the list address with the new one and remove the old one. Please note that the old passwords are not usable anymore. In order to get your password please enter your email address on https://lists.robocup.org/options/ [1]robocup-rescue-r [1] and then click on the remind button. You will receive an email with your password immediately. In addition, you can share the list link via https://lists.robocup.org/listinfo/ [2]robocup-rescue-r [2] Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Best regards, Oskar (for RoboCup IT Team) -- Prof. Dr. Oskar von Stryk E-Mail: stryk(at)sim.tu-darmstadt.de Head of Simulation, Systems Phone: ++49 (0) 6151-16-25560 Optimization and Robotics Group Fax: ++49 (0) 6151-16-25569 Technische Universitaet Darmstadt http://www.sim.tu-darmstadt.de Hochschulstr. 10 D-64289 Darmstadt, Germany Links: ------ [1] https://lists.robocup.org/options/robocup-rescue-r [2] https://lists.robocup.org/listinfo/robocup-rescue-r

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