Announcement of RoboCup Korea Open 2027
The RoboCup Korea Open 2027 will be held to discover creative talents who will lead the future and to enhance interest and capabilities in robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. We welcome the active interest and participation of students and participants from Korea and abroad.
1. Event Overview
Event Title: The 15th RoboCup Korea Open 2027 (RoboCup Korea Open 2027)
Dates: January 29 (Fri) – January 31 (Sun), 2027 [3 Days]
Venue: Alpensia Resort Convention Center, Pyeongchang
(325 Solbong-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province)
Hosts: RoboCup Korea Association (RCKA), iRobot News
Organizer: Organizing Committee of RoboCup Korea Association
2. Main Competition Categories (League Categories)
| Category | Specific Leagues | Target Audience |
| RoboCup Major | Humanoid Soccer (KidSize / AdultSize) | University & General |
| RoboCupJunior | Soccer (Infrared / Vision) | Infrared: U12, U19 / Vision: U19 |
| Rescue Line / Rescue Maze / Rescue Simulation | Line: U12, U19 / Maze, Simulation: U19 | |
| OnStage | U12, U19 | |
| RCAP League | CoSpace Rescue | U12, U19 |
| CoSpace Auto Driving | FS, U12, U19 | |
| Basic League | Rescue Basic | U12, U19 |
| Rescue Maze Basic | U12 |
3. Side Events
2027 RCKO Symposium (AI & Robotics)
Content: Sharing the latest robotics & AI technology trends, Team Technical Description Paper (TDP) presentations, and seminars
Venue: Seminar Rooms, Alpensia Convention Center
4. Sponsorship & Partnerships (Tentative)
Sponsors: Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, Pyeongchang-gun, Korea Institute for Robot Industry Advancement (KIRIA), Korea Association of AI Robot Industry (KAR), Korea Institute of Robotics & Technology Convergence
Supporters: KB Financial Group, major robotics companies, and research institutes
5. Registration & Contact
Registration Period: Starting Mid-October 2026 (refer to the official website)
Inquiries: RoboCup Korea Association Secretariat / (info@robocupkorea.org) inquiry