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Robotics Engineering Competitions International CIS

ROBO FOOTBALL

Play football with robots! Enter the field with your team and robots, build strategy, and fight for victory. A competition where technology and sport unite.

3 Team members
2 Minutes (2 halves)
12-16 Age
Top 3 Prize places
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Robo Football
Overview

About the Competition

Robo Football is an innovative competition where football is played with robots

Robo Football Competition

In Robo Football, each team consists of 2 participants and 2 robots. Robots play with a ball on a dedicated football field. The game consists of 2 halves, each lasting 2 minutes. A 1-minute break is provided between halves.

The objective is to combine technology and strategy to score more goals against the opponent using robots. The competition tests participants programming, mechanics, and strategic thinking skills.

01

Team strategy

Develop attack and defense tactics and coordinate robots effectively

02

Technical mastery

Control robots using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or other controllers

03

Programming

Develop movement logic and ball-handling algorithms for robots

04

Mechanical design

Build a fast robot capable of controlling the ball

Competition Details

  • Competition Robo Football
  • Direction Robotics engineering
  • Team composition 2 participants
  • Age Range 12-16 years
  • Number of robots 2 per team
  • Platform Any (LEGO prohibited)
  • Match time 2 x 2 minutes
  • Break 1 minute

Strategy

Build team strategy and design effective attack and defense tactics

Technology

Operate robots via Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or other controllers

Awards

1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners are awarded certificates and valuable prizes

Robot Requirements

Robot Technical Specifications

To participate in the competition, robots must meet the following requirements

20cm 20cm 20cm

Dimensions

20 x 20 x 20 sm

Maximum width, length, and height

1 KG

Weight

1 kg

Maximum weight limit

Control

Any

Any device and controller

Restriction

LEGO is prohibited

LEGO kits must not be used

Game Rules

Competition Rules

01

Game format

The match consists of 2 halves, each lasting 2 minutes. A 1-minute break is provided between halves. During the break, players may inspect their robots.

02

Goal rule

A goal is counted when the ball fully crosses the goal line. After scoring, the ball is returned to the center and play resumes.

03

Restart

If the ball leaves the field or gets stuck, the referee stops play and returns the ball to the center. Both teams must return their robots to their own half.

04

Two robots in defense

Placing both robots in front of the team goal at the same time is prohibited. Violations result in a penalty kick. Only one robot may act as a defender.

05

Extra time

If the score is tied at the end of regular time, 1 minute of extra time is awarded. The first team to score wins (golden goal rule).

06

Penalty shootout

If no winner is determined in extra time, a penalty shootout is held. Each team takes 3 penalty attempts. The ball is placed 30 cm from the goal line.

Field

Playing Field

Robo Football is played on a dedicated tabletop field

GOAL GOAL A1 A2 B1 B2 TEAM A TEAM B 30cm 30cm
1

Table field

The match is played on a dedicated table

2

2 goals

One goal is positioned on each side

3

Center point

Ball start and restart point

4

Penalty point

Located 30 cm from the goal

Stages

Match Stages

1
Preparation

Registration and inspection

Teams register and their robots undergo technical inspection.

  • Team members registration
  • Robot dimensions checked (20x20x20 cm)
  • Robot weight checked (max 1 kg)
  • Absence of LEGO parts is verified
2
Group stage

Main matches

Teams play against each other in the group stage.

  • Each match has 2 halves, 2 minutes each
  • 1-minute break between halves
  • 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw
  • Group winners advance to the next stage
Only one robot may remain as defender during a match!
3
Final

Semifinal and Final

Group winners play in the playoff stage.

  • If tied: 1 minute extra time
  • Golden goal rule applies
  • If still tied: penalties
  • 3 penalty attempts per team
1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners receive certificates and prizes!
Violations

Penalties and Discipline

Fair play and discipline are essential in this competition

Two robots in defense

Placing both robots in front of the goal simultaneously

Penalty

Coach / Parent intervention

Giving outside instructions during gameplay is prohibited

Warning

3 violations

After 3 warnings, a penalty kick is awarded against the team

Penalty

Serious foul

Intentional damage to opponent robot or unsportsmanlike conduct

Disqualification
Conduct

Participant Responsibilities

Independent control

Players must control robots independently. Coaches or parents may not interfere during the game.

Sportsmanship

Participants must respect opponents and comply with referee decisions. Follow the fair play principle.

Robot safety

Robots must not intentionally damage other robots. All mechanisms must be safe.

Join Robo Football!

Enter the field with your robot and fight for victory! Register and take part in the "FUTURE ENGINEERS" festival!

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