August 2025 - RoboCup-worldwide

Invitation to a virtual Q&A Session with Trustees on 05/09 1pm UTC
by Maike Paetzel-Prüsmann 05 Sep '25

05 Sep '25

Dear RoboCuppers, some time has passed since RoboCup in Salvador and we hope you, your teams and robots all had a safe trip back home. During this RoboCup, we Trustees decided to re-imaging RoboCup and we shared this vision with the committees and the community in various forms during RoboCup. And while there was time for discussion in different settings and groups, we also saw how many open questions there still were during the Symposium. Some may have already been clarified with your league committees in the meantime - many of these committees worked tirelessly since RoboCup to meet with the teams, share updates and gather league opinions. But we also heard that many of you still have questions for us Trustees to address. We would hence like to invite you to a digital Q&A with a group of Trustees - an extended version of the question section we had during the Symposium panel on the Future of RoboCup. The session will happen on Friday, September 5 at 1pm UTC. Here is a link to participate: https://herts-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/97476995141?pwd=vCfWGzm1ckwXb6qg6NTH4xEWRHJPP… Meeting ID: 974 7699 5141 Passcode: 253164 We would like to gather some questions beforehand in order to group similar ones together and bring them into an order. We would hence appreciate if you could submit your questions beforehand using this link: https://cloud.robocup.org/apps/forms/s/JgMnpff2wZ4E9ke7ysnXYA84 Please submit your questions by Monday, September 1. We will also try to leave time at the end of the meeting for spontaneous questions from the audience that can be submitted via the chat. We are also planning to release a consolidated Q&A document with a summary of the questions asked during the Symposium panel and the virtual meeting afterwards. Kind regards Alessandra & Maike (for the Board of Trustees)

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Official Videos – RCAP Beijing Masters 2025 Humanoid League 5V5 and 3Vs Finals
by Office RoboCupAP 27 Aug '25

27 Aug '25

Dear RoboCuppers, Co-organized by the Beijing Municipal Government and the RoboCup Asia-Pacific (RCAP) Confederation, the RCAP Beijing Masters – Humanoid League 3V3 and 5V5 was successfully held in conjunction with the World Humanoid Robot Games (WHRG 2025) at the Beijing National Speed Skating Oval (Ice Ribbon) from 14–17 August 2025. The World Humanoid Robot Games featured 26 competition categories, of which RoboCup/RCAP organized the RCAP Beijing Masters events: RoboCup HL AdultSize 3V3 and RCAP HL TeenSize 5V5. A total of 47 RoboCup teams from 14 countries participated in the RCAP Beijing Masters. We sincerely thank the RoboCup community for its strong support and enthusiastic participation. We are delighted to share with you the official videos of the 3V3 and 5V5 finals. We hope you enjoy watching these exciting matches: 1. RCAP Beijing Masters – RCAP HL TeenSize 5V5 Finals Watch here: https://youtu.be/CvqQvNeKfrM • Team BLUE: HTWK Robots + Nao Devils (Germany) • Team RED: Hephaestus (China) 2. RCAP Beijing Masters – RoboCup HL AdultSize 3V3 Finals Watch here: https://youtu.be/UBpnJ0VKado • Team BLUE: Sweaty (Germany) • Team RED: CAU Mountain & Sea (China) For full competition results, please visit: bjm2025.robocupap.org/results Please like, share, and subscribe for more highlights from RoboCup and RCAP events. With best regards, Organizing Committee RCAP Beijing Masters 2025

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Robotics Developer Masterclass – Final Enrollment for 2025 Batch 8
by Sonia W 19 Aug '25

19 Aug '25

Greetings all, This is a kind reminder that registration for the Robotics Developer Masterclass <https://www.theconstruct.ai/robotics-developer/?utm_source=robocup_worldwid…> <https://www.theconstruct.ai/robotics-developer/?utm_source=robocup_worldwid…>Batch 8 2025 is coming to a close on Aug 31, 2025. - Name: Robotics Developer Masterclass - Class: Batch 8 - Program Start Date: September 1st, 2025 - Registration link: roboticsdeveloper.ai <https://www.theconstruct.ai/robotics-developer/?utm_source=robocup_worldwid…> - Program Fee: €999/month To support your learning journey, we are providing a special coupon *2F583131*: receive €150 off each month for 6 months, for a total of *€900* in savings. The coupon is valid only if used by *August 30, 2025*. The Robotics Developer Masterclass is a comprehensive online learning program designed to provide individuals starting from zero with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in robotics development. Below are some key details of the Masterclass: *Program Highlights:* - 6-Month Training Period: Divided into 6 phases, each focusing on developing specific, in-demand robotics skills through hands-on projects. - 3-Month Internship: Gain real-world experience with leading robotics companies, applying your skills in industry settings. - 3-Month Job Hunting Program: Receive step-by-step guidance, from resume building to interview preparation, to help you land your new career in robotics. - Hands-on Learning: Engage with both simulated and real robots to develop practical, actionable robotics skills. - Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers everything from fundamental programming techniques to advanced planning and control algorithms. - Robotics Portfolio: Showcase your work through a professional online portfolio, integrating all projects and code for potential employers to view. - LinkedIn Certificate: Earn a certificate to enhance your professional profile and demonstrate your newly acquired robotics expertise. *What you will learn:* - ROS1 and ROS 2 - C++ for Robotics - Python for Robotics - Linux for Robotics - Math for Robotics - Collaborative Software Development with Git - Robot Modeling with URDF - Robot Frame Transformations with TF ROS 2 - Create robot simulations with Gazebo (Ignition) - Robot Navigation with ROS 2 (Nav2) - Robot Perception - Object Manipulation - Build Robot Controllers (ros2_control) - Kinematics of Mobile Robots and Arm Robots - Robot Dynamics - Kalman Filters - Path Planning Algorithms - Program web interfaces for Robot Ap - Docker for Robotics - Automate Development Tasks with Jenkins - Continuous Integration (CI) - Design, Develop, and Present, from Zero, a Complete Robotics Project For more details, please check roboticsdeveloper.ai <https://www.theconstruct.ai/robotics-developer/?utm_source=robocup_worldwid…> . If you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at info(a)theconstruct.ai. -- [image: Logo] <https://www.theconstruct.ai/> [image: Logo] Sonia Wang Robotics Career Success Advisor | The Construct E: rjun(a)theconstruct.ai | theconstruct.ai [image: Banner] <https://www.theconstruct.ai/robotics-developer/?utm_source=email&utm_medium…>

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[Jobs] Research Software Engineer at University of Edinburgh
by Ram Ramamoorthy 14 Aug '25

14 Aug '25

We are hiring a Research Software Engineer for the recently established Centre for AI in Assistive Autonomy (https://assistive-autonomy.ed.ac.uk/) within the School of Informatics in the University of Edinburgh. The primary purpose of this role is to develop, deploy, and maintain software stacks associated with robotic systems such as autonomous vehicles and robotic manipulation platforms. This includes sensor processing and controller interfacing to higher level modules for perception, planning and control, human-machine interfacing, testing and data visualisation. The Centre for AI for Assistive Autonomy is a mission-driven research centre at the University of Edinburgh, dedicated to advancing interactive AI to enable new assistive technologies for mobility and healthcare We believe intelligent autonomy must be human-centred – grounded in predictive models of individual capability, shaped by adaptive interaction, and guided by shared reasoning to achieve true collaboration. To achieve this, we combine foundational science with real-world applications to build intelligent systems that extend human capabilities -providing safe ethical, and adaptive assistance. For more details and to apply, please see: https://elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1… The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336. Is e buidheann carthannais a th’ ann an Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann, clàraichte an Alba, àireamh clàraidh SC005336.

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Call for AAAI-26 Bridge Program Proposals
by Hadi Hosseini 12 Aug '25

12 Aug '25

📢 💥 *Call for AAAI-26 Bridge Program Proposals (Deadline Extended to August 29)* 💥 📢 The AAAI-26 Program Committee invites proposals for the* Bridge Program* of the 40th AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AAAI-26) held in Singapore from January 20-21, 2026. *Call details:* https://aaai.org/conference/aaai/aaai-26/bridge-program-call/ <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faaai.org%…> 🤔 *What are bridges?* AAAI has incubated numerous AI sub-disciplines and conferences and has nurtured for decades the cohesion of AI. New communities often emerge when two or more disciplines come together in order to explore new opportunities and perspectives; today, both are plentiful. The purpose of the AAAI Bridges Program is to tap into this new source of innovation by cultivating sustained collaboration between two or more communities directed towards a common goal. Our interpretation of bridge is broad and encompasses disciplines both within and outside of AI. Hence, the communities that the AAAI Bridges Program brings together could be distinct subfields of AI, such as planning and learning, or different disciplines that contribute to and benefit from AI, such as AI and the humanities. Examples of accepted Bridges from AAAI-25 can be found here https://aaai.org/conference/aaai/aaai-25/aaai-25-bridge-list/ <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faaai.org%…> *Proposal Deadline Extension:* August 29, 2025 @ 11:59pm AoE Inquiries concerning Bridge format and submission process may be directed to aaai26bpchairs(a)aaai.org -- Hadi Hosseini, Ph.D. Associate Professor, College of Information Sciences and Technology Associate Director, Center for AI Foundations and Engineered Systems (CAFE) Director, FAIR Lab Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA https://faculty.ist.psu.edu/hadi/

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[RCAP 2025 @ Abu Dhabi, UAE from 10-15 Nov 2025] Call for Participation
by Office RoboCupAP 08 Aug '25

08 Aug '25

====== RCAP 2025 Call for Participation ========== *RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025 (RCAP 2025)* Location: ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi <https://www.adnec.ae/en/discover-adnec/about-adnec> , Abu Dhabi, UAE Dates: 10 - 15 November 2025 Website: https://2025.robocupap.org/ Pre-Registration: https://2025.robocupap.org/registration/ Dear RoboCuppers, Mark your calendars for RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025 (RCAP 2025). The RCAP 2025 will be held in ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi <https://www.adnec.ae/en/discover-adnec/about-adnec>, UAE from 10 - 15 November 2025. 1. Important Dates <https://2025.robocupap.org/important-dates/> - 1 July – 18 August 2025: Pre-Registration - 25 August 2025: Announcement of qualified teams - 14 September 2025: Final submission and payment deadline - 15 September – 11 November 2025: Late registration and payment. During this period, no team registration is allowed. - 29 September 2025: Team presentation videos (For RCAP Influencer Award) submission deadline. - 10 October 2025: Team presentation videos to be uploaded to RCAP Academy Official YouTube channel. - 10 – 13 November 2025: Team Setup and competition. - 14 November 2025: Finals and Award Ceremony - 15 November 2025: Symposium 2. Registration <https://2025.robocupap.org/registration/> - Begin your team's pre-registration on the following page: https://2025.robocupap.org/registration/ - Deadline for pre-registration: 18 August 2025. - Qualified teams will be notified on 25 August 2025. For inquiries related to registration, please contact the registration office at: registration(a)robocupap.org 3. Leagues to be organised at RCAP 2025 The following selected leagues will be hosted at RCAP 2025. *(1) Major Leagues* - RoboCupSoccer Humanoid League (KidSize, AdultSize) - RCAP Humanoid League (TeenSize) - RoboCupSoccer Standard Platform League (SPL) - RoboCupSoccer Middle Size League (MSL) - RoboCupSoccer Small Size League (SSL) - RoboCupSoccer Simulation League (2D) - RoboCupRescue Robot League - RoboCup@Home Open Platform League - RCAP Flying Robot Challenge (FRC) - RCAP CoSpace Auto-Delivery Challenge (University) - RCAP CoSpace Rescue Challenge (University) *(2) Junior Leagues* - RCJ Rescue Line (Primary, Secondary) - RCJ Rescue Maze (No age group) - RCJ Soccer Light-Weight (Primary, Secondary) - RCJ Soccer Open (No age group) - RCJ OnStage (Primary, Secondary) - RCAP CoSpace Autonomous Driving (U12, U19) - RCAP CoSpace Rescue (U12, U19) - RCAP CoSpace Autonomous Delivery (U19) *(3) RCAP Education * - RCAP Rescue Line, Entry (U12, U19) - RCAP Rescue Maze, Entry (U12, U19） - RCAP Soccer, Entry (U12, U19) - RCAP CoSpace Autonomous Driving, FirstSteps (U12) - RCAP CoSpace Rescue, FirstSteps (U12, U19) 4 Contact: registration(a)robocupap.org Stay updated with the latest announcements by visiting the RCAP 2025 official website: https://2025.robocupap.org/ You can also follow us on our social media page for regular updates: facebook.com/robocupap. We look forward to welcoming RoboCuppers to Abu Dhabi, UAE! Warm Regards, RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025 (RCAP 2025) Organising Committee

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Call for Papers – Frontiers in Robotics and AI
by Maike Paetzel-Prüsmann 07 Aug '25

07 Aug '25

Dear RoboCup Community, we are excited to invite you to submit to our upcoming Research Topic on **Leveraging Foundation Models for Interactive and Adaptive Robot Policy Learning** in Frontiers in Robotics and AI (FRAI) – a leading journal in the field of Robotics and AI. This topic is especially interesting for those among you that work in fields related to human-robot interaction, such as the @Home or Industrial Leagues. *Website* https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/71044/leveraging-foundation-mod… If you are interested in submitting, please klick "Participate in this topic" on the website and we will make sure to keep you updated and remind you to submit your research summary in time. *Description* This Research Topic aims to investigate the transformative potential of foundation models (FMs) for effective and adaptive robot-policy learning. We seek to highlight cutting-edge research and innovative applications of these models, showcasing novel adaptation algorithms and human-robot interaction and collaboration strategies. Our focus is on how robots, empowered by off-the-shelf and/or domain-adapted foundation models, can perceive, reason, interact, and make intelligent decisions in open-world domains. By enabling effective and generalizable perception, reasoning, and multi-turn human-robot interactions, we aim to allow robots to acquire knowledge actively from external environments and humans in a targeted manner, interpret and reason about information in relation to its multi-modal context, facilitating new policy adaptation, refining existing policies, and enhancing its task and motion planning ability. *Topics of Interest* We invite researchers and practitioners to submit original research, review articles, case studies, and technical notes that explore, but are NOT limited to, the following areas: - Applications of off-the-shelf Foundation Models for Robot Policy Learning - Embodied Multi-modal Vision and Language models - Efficient Domain Adaptation of Foundation Models for Policy Learning - Interactive Robot Policy Learning and Grounding - Human-robot Collaboration for Policy Learning - Policy Learning with Few-shot Demonstrations - Data Augmentation using Foundation Models - Interactive Reasoning and Task Planning with Foundation Models - Integrated Planning and Foundation Models - Applications and Fine-tuning of Foundation Models for Task and Motion Planning - Learning Safe Policy through Human-Robot Interaction - Trustworthy AI and AI Safety - In-context Learning (ICL) for Decision-Making - Knowledge Representation and Reasoning for Agents - Interactive Open-Vocabulary Robot Navigation and Manipulation - Policy Correction and Adaption through Human-robot Interaction - Policy Evaluation using Foundation Models - Applications and Fine-tuning of Foundation Models for Spoken Dialogue - Detecting and Adapting to Novelty in Open-world Environments *Important Dates* Manuscript Summary Submission Deadline: 30 September 2025 Manuscript Submission Deadline: 19 December 2025 *Submission* We are accepting the following article types: - Brief Research Report - Data Report - Editorial - General Commentary - Hypothesis and Theory - Methods - Mini Review - Opinion - Original Research - Perspective - Policy and Practice Reviews - Review - Systematic Review - Technology and Code *Topic Editors* - Sahisnu Mazumder, Javier Felip Leon and Ramesh Manuvinakurike (Intel Labs, USA) - Maike Paetzel-Prüsmann (Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany) - Peng Hu and Hao Wang (Sichuan University, China) - Xin Yang (Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, China) - Hanbo Zhang (National University of Singapore, Singapore) If you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch!

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