RoboCupJunior OnStage

RoboCupJunior OnStage invites teams to design, build and program creative and autonomous physical robots. The objective is to create either a live or streamed, robotic performance that uses a wide variety of technology to engage an audience. This includes a range of possible performances, such as dance, storytelling, theater, or art installations. The performance may involve music, but this is optional. The league is intended to be open-ended. Teams are encouraged to be creative, innovative, and entertaining, in both the design of the robots and in the design of the overall performance.

1. Team Requirement

2. Team Size

  • Number of members per team: 2 ~ 5

3. Sub-Leagues

  • RCJ OnStage, Primary | Rule 2026
  • RCJ OnStage, Secondary | Rule 2026

4. Important Dates

5. Competition Schedule

  • Refer to Competition Schedule

6. Registration Fee

7. How To Participate

  • Teams interested in participating in RoboCup Asia-Pacific Macao Invitational 2026 (RCAP-MOI 2026) must successfully pass the league specific qualification process.
    • If the team is qualified through the RoboCup/RCAP regional selection event, it will be automatically qualified to compete in the RCAP-MOI 2026.
    • If the team is not qualified via the RoboCup/RCAP regional selection event, please submit the team qualification documents for evaluation by the RCAP Technical Committee. Qualification documents are as follows.
      • RCJ primary category: Learning Journal
      • RCJ secondary category: Team Description Paper (TDP)

8. Registration Process

  • All teams intend to participate in RCAP-MOI 2026 are required to complete the pre-registration before 28 September 2026
  • Qualified teams will be notified by 5 October 2026
  • Qualified teams need to complete the registration fee payment and the final submission by 15 October 2026

9. Pre-Registration

  • Steps for pre-registration:
    1. Download the pre-registration form RCAP-MOI2026_Registration_Junior.xlsx
    2. Have the following documents ready:
      • Completed RCAP-MOI2026_Registration_Junior.xlsx form
      • Learning Journal for Primary teams or Team Description Paper (TDP) for Secondary teams.
      • One Team photo.
    3. Zip up all above document.Click on the PRE-REGISTRATION button and upload the zip file before 28 September 2026.
  • Note:
    • For qualified teams, you will be automatically qualified for RCAP-MOI 2026.
    • For teams that are not qualified through the competition, the Technical Committee will evaluate the team’s Learning Journal or Team Description Paper (TDP) to determine their eligibility for RCAP-MOI 2026.

10. Final Submission

  • Steps for final submission:
    1. Prepare a copy of the proof of payment.
    2. Prepare a duly signed Final Registration Form.
    3. Submit the above documents and complete the FINAL REGISTRATION by 15 October 2026.
  • Registration confirmation will be issued to all participating teams upon successful completion of the registration process.

11. RCAP Influencer Award

  • The RCAP Influencer Award (Link to Influencer Award Document) will be presented to the teams whose presentation videos receive the highest evaluation in their respective category on the RCAP Academy Official YouTube channel.