QLD Workshops

Join RoboCup Junior Queensland for an engaging robotics competition that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and technological excellence!

RoboCup Junior Queensland is part of a global robotics education initiative inspiring students to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on, real-world challenges.

For over 25 years, RoboCup Junior has supported students across Queensland to design, build, and program fully autonomous robots, developing technical skills alongside creativity, teamwork, and problem solving. The program is open to all schools and experience levels, from first-time participants through to advanced teams.

Each year, students take part in a range of challenges including Soccer, Rescue, OnStage, and Sumo, progressing through regional and state competitions as part of the wider national and international RoboCup community.

RoboCup Junior Queensland is designed to be accessible and inclusive. There are no restrictions on robotics platforms, allowing teams to use LEGO, Arduino, Micro:bit, or custom-built systems. With low barriers to entry, structured learning pathways, and strong support for educators, the program enables schools from metropolitan and regional communities alike to participate.

Through workshops, resources, and a connected network of educators and volunteers, RoboCup Junior Queensland provides meaningful opportunities for students to engage with STEM in a practical and inspiring way.

Today, the program engages over 1,000 students across Queensland each year, contributing to a growing national community of more than 5,000 students and 500 educators involved in RoboCup Junior across Australia.

For general enquiries about RoboCup Junior Queensland or Australia, please visit the Contact Us page. For enquiries about particular competitions or workshops, please contact the event coordinator directly.

To contact RCJQ, our direct email address is [email protected]

Event Entry & Qualification

All RoboCup Junior Queensland (RCJQ) events are open entry.
This means teams can enter any event without needing prior experience or qualification from earlier competitions.

While we strongly recommend attending a regional event to build experience, it is not required to participate in the State Championships or Australia Open (Nationals).

Event Fees

Entry fees vary by event and are listed on the Queensland Events page.

Required Documents & Responsibilities

At all RCJQ events and workshops, Mentors are responsible for:

• The safety and supervision of their students
• Conducting any required risk assessments
• Ensuring compliance with relevant child safety policies

Risk Assessments & Policies

RoboCup Junior Queensland is a volunteer-run organisation.
We will do our best to support requests for risk assessments or documentation, but this may not always be possible.

We recommend that schools and organisations complete their own risk assessments using the information provided on our website, or by contacting us via email.

Build an autonomous robot that competes in robot sumo matches by detecting and pushing opponents out of
the arena. Sumo is a beginner-friendly challenge designed to help students get started with robotics before progressing to the RoboCup Junior leagues. We also offer intermediate and open leagues, particularly for students who wish to explore 3D-printing and custom builds.

All details for our Sumo competition can be found at https://www.robocupjunior.org.au/rcjq-sumo/