Getting Started with RoboCup – For Absolute Beginners
RoboCup is split into three challenge areas – OnStage, Rescue, and Soccer. Each team needs to choose which challenge they wish to enter. Each of these challenges has an entry-level division which is most suitable for beginners.
RoboCup Junior Australia runs regional, state, and national competitions, as well as workshops. Please check your state or territory’s page for an event calendar. Please note that state and national competitions are open to everyone – you don’t need to ‘qualify’ at a previous event to participate.
RoboCup Junior is run predominantly by teachers. We know how busy teachers can get during the school term. The RoboCup challenges do not change significantly from year-to-year, which means you can spend as much or as little time as you need preparing for competition.
Check to see if there is a workshop near you.
The RoboCup challenges do not change significantly from year-to-year. This reduces the annual cost for schools and parents. All of the following items are one-off purchases (except for art and craft materials). Most of the cost goes towards purchasing the LEGO EV3 kit. This kit can be shared between students and used for multiple years (some schools have had them for more than 6 years).
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OnStage |
Rescue Line |
Rescue Maze |
Soccer |
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Software: Free
Typical entry fees:
Teams are generally between 2 to 5 students. Schools can enter multiple teams in any challenge.
Download the LEGO EV3 Classroom software for free. Very similar to Scratch. Check tutorials.
Check out the Getting Started section for more detailed resources that you might find helpful.
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