Khalifa University Hosts Successful 8th RoboCup Asia-Pacific, Showcasing Global Robotics Innovation

The 8th edition of RoboCup Asia-Pacific (RCAP) 2025 concluded successfully in Abu Dhabi, with Khalifa University of Science and Technology announcing winners across various leagues that demonstrated 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 brought together 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 categories.

At the awards ceremony, winning teams across the RoboCupJunior, CoSpace, Rescue, and Humanoid leagues received recognition, highlighting the growing global appeal of RoboCup Asia-Pacific. The competition celebrated remarkable performances from students representing 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 strengthen and nurture the country's robotics ecosystem alongside other major robotics and AI events. 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 offered an opportunity to create a collaborative platform where researchers, engineers, and students from around the world gathered to exchange ideas, test new technologies, and develop solutions. RoboCup Asia Pacific 2025 was organized by Khalifa University with the support of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, as part of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025. The event was sponsored by 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.