[Event at CIG] [robotics-worldwide] [Meetings][News] RoboCup 2024 Virtual Robot Competition - Call for Participation

[Reyhaneh]

*RoboCup Rescue Simulation Virtual Robot Competitions 2024*

*Eindhoven, Netherlands**July 17-21, 2024*

https://robocup-rsvrl.github.io/

<https://www.robocup.org/leagues/27>https://2024.robocup.org

*IMPORTANT DATES*



Team Qualification Materials Submission Deadline..: Feb 29, 2024 (23:55 GMT)

Filling the intent letter form is mandatory.

Qualified Teams Announcement…………....................…: Rolling basis till
March 10, 2024

Camera-ready TDP submission………....................….….: June 9, 2024


If you are interested or considering participating please take the time to
fill the RoboCup 2024 Virtual Robot Competition - intent letter form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4i_dKum7YKmuBESSf_ls5kna__w11BvJaI0f6D5qjvCiXcA/viewform>
as
soon as possible, so that we can inform you about the latest developments
and updates.



*(1) RoboCup Rescue Simulation League and Virtual Robot Competition*

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The Virtual Robot Simulation competition aims to raise awareness about the
complexities involved in search and rescue applications. It provides an
objective platform for evaluating robotic implementations in environments
that mimic real-world disaster scenarios. This competition also fosters
collaboration among researchers, promoting the exchange of ideas and
advancements in the field. In this competition, a generic urban disaster
simulation environment is created on network computers. This virtual world
is populated by robots who carry out search and rescue operations. These
robots are designed to mimic the roles and responsibilities of the rescue
team in the real-world to work together with the rescue team to reduce the
disaster effects.
Participating in the RoboCup Virtual Robot Competition offers a multitude
of benefits. This competition is part of the RoboCup Rescue Simulation
League, provides a unique platform for participants to apply and enhance
their skills in AI and robotics within a simulated disaster environment. The
Virtual Robot Competition is based on ROS/Gazebo, a sophisticated robot
simulator. This platform allows participants to simulate multiple robots
with capabilities that closely mirror those of real robots. It provides an
opportunity to work with a variety of sensors and actuators, and to develop
UAV and UGV robots using standard modules.

The competition also addresses a wide range of research topics, including
human-robot interfaces, autonomous navigation, sensor fusion, image
processing, speech processing, 2D and 3D mapping, distributed planning, and
distributed learning. By participating in the competition, individuals can
gain hands-on experience in these areas, contributing to their professional
development and potentially leading to advancements in the field of AI and
robotics.

*(2) Intention of participation*

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If you are interested or considering participating please take the time to
fill the RoboCup 2024 Virtual Robot Competition - intent letter form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4i_dKum7YKmuBESSf_ls5kna__w11BvJaI0f6D5qjvCiXcA/viewform>
as
soon as possible, so that we can inform you about the latest developments
and updates.

*(3) Qualification material*

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Besides sending the intention of participation, please prepare before Feb
29, 2024, a Team Description Paper describing the most innovative
contributions or scientific results your team is intended to provide.

The TDP is limited to 8 pages and must be formatted according to the LNCS
format:
http://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-guidelines
<https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-guidelines&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1615825099001000&usg=AOvVaw36Sf67SZI1XkQ3LYpnZ9ES>

And the tex template file of the TDP can be found on the overleaf:
https://www.overleaf.com/read/nrcfnpygskyx
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.overleaf.com/read/nrcfnpygskyx&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1615825099002000&usg=AOvVaw3nRbxB5YWLLoYKh33dP4NJ>

The Team Description Paper is an overview of the methodologies you use or
intend to use to control your robots inside the Virtual Robot Competition.
If applicable, include a reference to your latest publications.

The qualification material should be placed on a dedicated web page on the
team’s home page.

Please include the link to the qualification material on the intention of
participation information.



*(5) Useful links*

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   - Virtual Robot Competition 2024 Rule (draft)
   <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M-llzIVtY_dHf9G9V5I-YqmgA8gdEx8fi2H-9ceAGKQ/edit>
   - Virtual Robot Competition Wiki <https://robocup-rsvrl.github.io/>
   - Virtual Robot Competition 2022 Server
   <https://github.com/RoboCup-RSVRL/RoboCup2022RVRL_Demo>
   - Official RoboCup Rescue Simulation website
   <https://rescuesim.robocup.org/>


Kind regards,
Reyhaneh Pahlevan on behalf of
RoboCup Rescue Simulation Executive, Technical, and Organizing Committees