The world championship RoboCup will start in less than one week! Throughout the whole year all the teams worked with full dedication to improve our robots. In one week is the moment of truth, RoboCup 2013. Last year the world cup was in Mexico and next year the event will be held in Brazil, but this year our robots will play home, here in Eindhoven!
Soccer robots
Last year we improved our TURTLEs a lot. At this moment the robots are tested thoroughly. Last year we improved our software. The robots have more tactical skill now. Where they could only play one-two passes last year, the robots can now play triangles on the field. The passing is improved as well, this is because the ball handling of the robots is improved. The robots have a better first touch now. The expectations of the current world champion are sky high. We want to prolong our title. Iran, China and Portugal are the most feared opponents, but the soccer robots are ready to rock and roll.
iGreenfield app
A new feature this year is the iGreenfield app. With this app you are able to follow the robots LIVE during a match. The app visualizes the knowledge and decisions from the robots during the autonomous play on the tournament. Are you curious to see this robot world? Download the free iGreenfield app, you can follow the matches from everywhere! The app is compatible for iPhone and iPad.
Care robot
The care robot from the TU/e will also compete in RoboCup. In about 20 years the care robots will have an important role in healthcare. AMIGO, our care robot, ended on seventh place last world championship in Mexico. The care robot will show his skills by competing in different challenges. He has to clean a room all by himself and has to follow a person while he gets distracted. AMIGO has made large steps this year. The electronics in his arms are replaced and the robot knows better how the surroundings look like and where he is in the room. The last tests are currently executed to make the robot ready for the RoboCup!
Humanoid robot
TUlip, our humanoid robot, is also participant in the world championships. Last year the TUlip became fourth during the RoboCup. This year the robot can walk faster, in order to achieve this, his balance had to be improved. TUlip is also able to position himself better on the field. With these new skills the robot is able to move faster to the ball and can determine a better strategy. Will the TUlip climb on the world ranking this year?
Free entrance RoboCup
Do you support Tech United during the world championships? The RoboCup is open for public from the 26th till the 30th of June and will take place at the Genneper Parcs in Eindhoven! Entrance is free! For more information about the RoboCup you can visit their site http://www.robocup2013.org/.'
