Robocup Humanoid Challenge

Abstract

We describe here the humanoid challenge that is part of the RoboCup robot soccer competitions. We focus on how relevant research issues of humanoid robotics — for example, biped walking and human-like sensors and actuators — can be addressed, and we investigate how teams proceed to solve the given tasks. Thus, new technologies like artificial muscles and artificial skin might find their way into the competition very soon. We detail examples of these technologies and discuss in which way they may contribute to RoboCup, and in return how RoboCup may serve as a benchmark for achievements within these technologies. Further we describe how RoboCup works as an open, worldwide cooperative project in robotics and AI.

Robot motion description and real-time management with the Harmonic Motion Description Protocol

“…The HMDP has been used for the Team JEAP robots [23] during the RoboCup 2007 competitions (for an overview of the RoboCup Humanoid League see [24]), and proved to be practically applicable there. All motions including walking in different ways, kicking, leaning forward, looking upward, sideward, standing up etc.…”

Humanoid Robots in Soccer: Robots Versus Humans in RoboCup 2050

“…With team play becoming a focus, the potential for crossfertilization with the simulation leagues of RoboCup has been discussed [6]. Many research groups in the Humanoid league use simulation for robot development and optimization.…”