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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.

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For Teachers

Curriculum Planning

Robotics in general and RoboCup Junior specifically fits extremely well within the ACARA Technologies Curriculum.

Getting Started

Our Getting Started section has plenty of tutorials, ideas, and inspiration for you to start your RoboCup journey.

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Challenge Regions

National Competition

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NT

QLD

SA

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VIC

WA

International

Latest News

August 7, 2023ByZac McWilliamNational, Rescue Line Resources

2023 Rescue Line Challenge Tiles

As we approach the National Championships in October, we are unveiling the selection of Challenge Tiles for 2023. Before we dive into the details, here’s a quick refresher for those who might be new to the Challenge Tiles concept or need a reminder: Recap on Challenge Tiles As detailed in the official rule book (Section...

July 29, 2023ByDavid MusgraveRescue Maze Resources, Resources

New Open Maze Victim Design

To coincide with the release of the Flat Pack Tiles Maze Course which uses 3mm walls and has a new Victim design, we are also releasing the same victim design for 9mm walls as used on the older style 9mm ply maze walls. The hanger victim hanger has been designed for 200mm high walls. The...

July 29, 2023ByDavid MusgraveRescue Maze Resources, Resources

Flat Pack Tiles Maze Course

The Robocup Junior Australia Rescue Maze Technical Committee have been working on an alternative design for creating Maze courses (for both Open Maze and Mighty Maisy Maze). This design has the advantage of being easier to store and transport as it is a flat pack design. The design is based on a tile with a...

June 29, 2023ByGraham StockBlog, News, RCJ International

Team Australia – Bordeaux 2023

This year 5 teams from 3 schools, including an independant team, will represent Australia at the 2023 RoboCup international competition in Bordeaux, France. After months of preparation, the teams are in their final stages of travelling to the competition, which begins on July 4th and continues until July 10th. RoboCup Junior In RoboCup Junior, we...

June 5, 2023ByEvan BaileySoccer Resources

Building and Programming Omnidrive Soccer Robots with Spike Prime

Omnidrive robots use four motors, to allow the robot to respond in any direction to the Soccer ball. This significantly decreases the time it takes for the robot to get to the ball, giving a great game day advantage. To help you get started with Omnidrive robots, James Dwyer from our Platinum National Sponsor, Modern...

May 28, 2023ByKris ChoySoccer Resources

Spike Prime Soccer with the Spike Prime App

May 15, 2023ByTim RonchiRescue Maze Resources, Resources, Workshop

Mighty Maisy Maze National Launch Workshop – Recording and Slides

The recording and slides from the Mighty Maisy Maze National Launch Workshop. These include an outline of the competition, how to get started in the division, robot design and robot programming.

May 11, 2023ByMargaux EdwardsEvent, QLD

RoboCup Junior Brisbane Regional – Information Pack now available!

We are now excited to release more details for our upcoming Brisbane Regional to launch our competition season. Taking place at Somerville House on 10 June 2023, we hope to see new and returning schools and students for an exciting day of learning and problem solving! Interested in volunteering? All mentors and volunteers must fill...

May 7, 2023BySimon CoadChallenge Region, News, SA