RoboCup as a research program

Abstract

An overview of RoboCup (The World Cup Robot Soccer), which offers opportunities for AI and robotics research by providing an attractive but formidable challenge. It also provides a range of challenge programs which is designed to evaluate specific technical issues. The challenge program will be up-dated and new challenges will be offered as technology progresses. Along with other programs such as an education program, RoboCup offers a comprehensive research program which promotes AI and robotics.