Robocup: The Future of Robotic Sporting Achievement

The 9th annual Robocup soccer competition in Osaka showcased advanced humanoid robots in penalty shootouts. The event, running since 1997, aims to advance robotics with the ultimate goal of creating a robot team to beat human World Cup champions by 2050. This year, 419 teams from 35 countries participated, highlighting the growing sophistication of robots. The competition will be held in Germany next year, alongside the 2006 World Cup, as robot makers strive to achieve their ambitious goals.

What was unique about the 9th annual Robocup soccer competition held in Osaka?

• It was the first time humanoid robots participated in penalty shootouts.

• It was the first time the competition was held outside Japan.

• It featured robots playing against human teams.

• It was the first time robots played a full game of football.

What is the ultimate goal of the Robocup competition?

• To create a robot that can play all sports.

• To develop a robot team that can beat a human World Cup team by 2050.

• To replace human players in all football leagues.

• To make robots that can play football without any human supervision.

How many teams participated in the 2005 Robocup competition?

• 100 teams

• 419 teams

• 200 teams

• 35 teams

Which country hosted the Robocup competition for the third time in 2005?

• Japan

• Brazil

• United States

• Germany

Where will the next Robocup competition be held alongside the 2006 World Cup?

• Italy

• Germany

• Spain

• France