RoboCup Junior Australia is a project-oriented educational initiative that supports local, regional and international robotic events for young students.

About RoboCup Junior

Tens of thousands of students around Australia participate in RoboCup, with thousands more around the world. Learn more about who we are, and how RoboCup develops critical STEM skills in students of all ages.

For Teachers

Robotics in general and RoboCup Junior specifically fits extremely well within the ACARA Technologies Curriculum.
Our Getting Started section has plenty of tutorials, ideas, and inspiration for you to start your RoboCup journey.

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Latest News

Open Maze Victim Design 2025

With the release of the 2025 Rescue Maze Rules, the Open Maze victim design for Unharmed and Harmed victims has been updated. To closer align with the International Maze rules we are removing the heating component from the victims and increasing the use of letters.NOTE: Removing the need for heated victims also saves on the...
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2025 Season Launch

🚀 SAVE THE DATE – 2025 RoboCup Junior Australia Season Launch! 🤖🎉
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2025 Rules Released!

RoboCup Junior Australia is Back for 2025! 🚀We’re excited to kick off another year of robotics innovation, learning, and competition! As teams across the country start their robot development and preparations, we’re thrilled to announce the 2025 rules—including two major updates:What’s New in 2025?✅ Intermediate Maze League: Building on the success of Mighty Mazy Maze,...
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Notice regarding new IR sensors for Soccer divisions

Hello to all soccer competitors! We have recently been informed of new Lego-compatible infrared sensors that can be used in conjunction with the RoboCup Junior soccer ball. These sensors are either already available in the market or are coming soon:Spike Prime IR Sensor Ring by Advanced Bot Works:  https://advancedbotworks.com/products/Spike-Prime-IR-Sensor-Ring-p630192260 QikEasy IR Seeker: https://www.qikeasy.com/facebook-ad-funnel/landing-page/Please note that...
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RoboCup Junior National Championships – Information Pack now available!

Get Ready for the RoboCup Junior Australia National Championships!The excitement is building as we approach the RoboCup Junior Australia National Championships, set to take place in Brisbane from October 18th to 20th, 2024. This prestigious event brings together young robotics enthusiasts from across the country to showcase their skills, creativity, and innovation.National Championships Information PackTo...
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Riley Rover Rescue Line Handbook

A beginner’s guide to getting started with the RoboCup Junior Rescue Line competitionThis presentation will take you through all the basics of getting set up for Riley Rover Rescue Line. It makes no assumptions about your level of expertise, so you can move through it as you please. Thanks to David Ebert and Michael Russo...
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RoboCup Queensland Brisbane Workshop Announcement

Unlock the Future of Robotics: Join the Brisbane Region RoboCup Workshop!Are you a school in South East Queensland with an eye on the future? Are you looking to inspire your students with the boundless possibilities of robotics? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are thrilled to announce the upcoming introductory workshop for...
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RCJSA OnStage Theme for this year

It has been decided that this year in South Australia, OnStage will have a theme for all divisions.The theme for this year’s competition will be around ‘the ’90’s’.This could be around music from the 90’s such as ‘Wannabe’ by Spice Girls / ‘Barbie Girl’ by Aqua / ‘Smells like teen spirit’ by Nirvana / ‘Ice,...
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Season Launch 2024

Did you miss our 2024 Season Launch? Checkout the recording and presentation below, and feel free to get in touch with you local RoboCup Junior Committee Members via our Contact Us page, or from the contact information on your State/Territory page under ‘Event Regions’.Click here for the Webinar RecordingClick here for the PowerPoint Presentation
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2024 Rules are now available!

The 2024 season can now officially commence! Our 2024 Rules are now available on our website with additional helpful resources to follow. Any questions? Make sure you come to our RCJA Season Launch. Missed the details – See our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/WKLHFezmr6rPHHHx/?mibextid=9VsGKCheck out our RoboCup Junior Australia leagues below:OnStage: https://www.robocupjunior.org.au/onstage/ Rescue Line: https://www.robocupjunior.org.au/rescue-line/ Rescue Maze:...
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