RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025 Concludes in Abu Dhabi with Global Participation

The 8th edition of RoboCup Asia-Pacific (RCAP) 2025 successfully concluded in Abu Dhabi with Khalifa University of Science and Technology announcing winners across various leagues, demonstrating the depth of technology and innovation in autonomous systems. Teams from Russia secured 19 awards while South Korean participants won 15 honors during the competition that featured over 160 teams and more than 700 participants from around the globe. The event attracted nearly 2,000 researchers, industry professionals, students, and visitors who witnessed AI-driven autonomous robotics challenges across eight leagues and 15 sub-leagues, including soccer and rescue competitions.

At the awards ceremony, winning teams across the RoboCupJunior, CoSpace, Rescue, and Humanoid leagues were recognized, underscoring the growing global appeal of RoboCup Asia-Pacific. The competition showcased remarkable performances from students representing multiple countries including Russia, India, South Korea, Indonesia, China, Egypt, Pakistan, Croatia, Taiwan, and the UAE. Khalifa University teams delivered strong results by securing second and third places in the Humanoid 3-versus-3 and 4-versus-4 leagues, while two UAE teams earned distinctions across the Junior and CoSpace categories, reinforcing the country's rising capabilities in robotics, AI, and autonomous systems.

Events such as RCAP 2025 organized in Abu Dhabi, alongside other major robotics and AI events, strengthen and nurture the country's robotics ecosystem. For Emirati students and researchers, this translates to hands-on exposure to cutting-edge robotics and AI, opportunities to compete and present research, and direct interaction with global experts. RCAP 2025 also provided a collaborative platform where researchers, engineers, and students from around the world gathered to exchange ideas, test new technologies, and develop innovative solutions. The event was organized by Khalifa University with support from the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council as part of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025.

RoboCup Asia Pacific 2025 received sponsorship from Mubadala as Strategic Partner, Etisalat e& as Gold Sponsor, and Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau as Supporter, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing robotics, AI, and sustainable innovation in the UAE. The competition's success in attracting global participation and showcasing cutting-edge autonomous systems technology emphasizes Abu Dhabi's emerging role as a leading hub for excellence in artificial intelligence and robotics development, while providing valuable opportunities for local talent to engage with international experts and technologies.