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Technical Description Paper (TDP) Submission for RoboCup Korea Open 2026

TDP Guide Details (Red colored text)
  • Rules have been updated with additional details. There are no changes to the submission requirements. (2026.01.27)
 
The RoboCup Korea Association (RCKA) operates the 14th RoboCup Korea Open in accordance with international competition standards.
Accordingly, all RoboCupSoccer and RoboCupJunior leagues are required to submit a Technical Description Paper (TDP) as outlined below.

1. Overview of the TDP

The TDP is an official document that describes a team’s robot design, software architecture, and strategy.
Under international RoboCup regulations, it must be submitted in advance.
Please note that TDP submission does not necessarily mean a single document.
Depending on the league, teams may be required to submit some or all of the following materials:
  • TDP Sheet
  • Poster
  • Video
※ The required submission items vary by league. Please carefully review the table and the relevant regulations below.

2. TDP Components

  • Sheet
    • The primary document following the official TDP template
    • File format: .pdf
  • Poster
    • A visual summary of the robot system, strategy, and key ideas
    • File format: .pdf or image files (.jpg, .jpeg, .png)
    • Detailed requirements follow each league’s international regulations
  • Video
    • A video demonstrating robot operation, system explanation, or performance
    • File format: .mp4
    • Detailed requirements follow each league’s international regulations

3. League-specific Submission Requirements

  • All RoboCupSoccer and RoboCupJunior leagues must submit a TDP Sheet.
  • Requirements for Posters and Videos differ by league.
  • Teams must check the table below to confirm the required submission items for their league.
The table below summarizes the required TDP materials for each league. Any materials not specified in the TDP guidelines must be confirmed by referring to the rules of each respective league!
League
TDP Guide
Sheet
Poster
Video
Research Notebook
KidSize (University, General division)
Check on the league page
○
✕
✕
✕
AdultSize (University, General division)
Check on the league page
○
✕
✕
✕
Soccer Infrared (U19)
[Important] View Details →
○
○
○
✕
Soccer Vision (U19)
[Important] View Details →
○
○
○
✕
Rescue Line (U12, U19)
[Important] View Details →
○
○
○
✕
Rescue Maze (No age division)
[Important] View Details →
○
○
○
✕
Rescue Simulation (U19)
[Important] View Details →
○
○
○
✕
OnStage (No age division)
[Important] View Details →
○
○
○
✕
CoSpace Rescue (U12, U19)
Free format
✕
✕
✕
○
CoSpace Auto Driving (FS, U12, U19)
Free format
✕
✕
✕
○
Rescue Basic (U12)
Free format
✕
✕
✕
○
Rescue Maze Basic (U12)
Free format
✕
✕
✕
○

4. Research Notebook Submission

  • Leagues that submit a TDP do not submit a research notebook.
  • Leagues where TDP is not applied (e.g., RCAP, RCJK) must submit a free-format research notebook on-site, as in previous years.
  • The Research Notebook Award will be determined based on the materials submitted on-site.

5. Evaluation and Scoring

  • Whether the TDP affects scoring is determined by each league’s official international regulations.
  • The TDP is reflected in scores only if specified as a scoring element in the international rules.
  • If not a scoring element, the TDP is used solely for eligibility verification and compliance checking.

6. Submission Method and Deadline

  • Submission method: Email submission
  • Submission email: register@robocupkorea.org
  • Deadline: January 31, 2026 (Sat), 23:59 (KST)
  • Email subject:
    • [RCKO 2026] League_Name TDP Submission Team_Name
  • File naming format:
    • League_TeamName_TDP.pdf
      League_TeamName_Poster.pdf
      League_TeamName_Video.mp4
Failure to submit by the deadline may result in disadvantages according to league regulations.

Contact

For inquiries, please contact info@robocupkorea.org.