Welcome to RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2024 (RCAP 2024 Qingdao) !

RCAP 2024 Qingdao will be held in conjunction with the 2024 Global Ocean Development Forum which is co-hosted by Shandong Provincial People’s Government and the Ministry of Natural Resources of the People’s Republic of China, and organized by Qingdao Municipal People’s Government, the Department of International Cooperation of the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Department of Natural Resources of Shandong Province, and the Oceanic Administration of Shandong Province.

RCAP 2024 Qingdao will be the first-ever RoboCup event hosted in a world-class film studio at China Movie Metropolis. Teams and spectators will enjoy a unique, immersive experience that blends robotics with the arts. This event will not only elevate the showcase of robotics and AI research and its visual appeal but also create new opportunities for promoting participating robots and their teams through world-class film and media promotion channels.

The RCAP Autonomous Underwater Vehicle challenge (RCAP-AUV) will be held at the Underwater Stage of China Movie Metropolis. The state-of-the-art underwater film studio, with a total volume of 1,260 cubic meters (21m x 10m x 6m), is equipped with an independent water injection system, maintaining a constant water level. The water undergoes a circulation and treatment cycle every 3 to 4 hours and is kept at a stable temperature of 32°C. The water quality meets the standards set by the International Swimming Federation (FINA) and the national CJ244 “Pool Water Quality Standards.” These advanced facilities will offer a unique and unparalleled competition experience for marine robotics teams from around the globe.

Looking forward to welcoming RoboCuppers in Qingdao, China!