Welcome to the RoboCup Logistics League (RCLL)
Driving Innovation in Smart Factory Automation
The RoboCup Logistics League (RCLL) is a subleague within RoboCup Industrial, dedicated to advancing the field of in-factory logistics through intelligent robotics. We challenge teams to develop and deploy autonomous mobile robot systems capable of optimizing material and information flow in simulated industrial environments.
Our Mission:
- To foster research and development in multi-robot systems for industrial applications.
- To promote the creation of flexible and efficient solutions for modern manufacturing.
- To provide a platform for benchmarking and evaluating cutting-edge robotics technologies.
The Challenge: Autonomous Production on Demand
In the RCLL, teams design and program up to three autonomous robots to fulfill complex production orders within a simulated factory setting. This involves:
- Product Assembly: Robots must coordinate their actions to assemble products using a network of production machines based on the Festo MPS-Production System.
- Dynamic Order Fulfillment: A central agent, the Referee Box, generates randomized product orders with varying configurations and delivery windows, requiring real-time planning and adaptation.
- Multi-Robot Coordination: Teams must develop effective communication and task allocation strategies to ensure seamless collaboration between robots.
- Integrated Robotics Systems: Success demands a robust robotics stack, encompassing autonomous navigation, precise object manipulation, and reliable perception.
Key Features:
- Realistic Industrial Simulation: The league simulates a real-world factory environment, providing a challenging and relevant testbed for robotics research.
- Collaborative Competition: Two teams share a common factory floor, fostering a competitive yet collaborative environment.
- Two Competition Tracks:
- Main Track: The full production scenario, testing the complete range of capabilities.
- Challenge Track: Focused, individual tasks extracted from the main scenario, enabling teams to showcase specific skills and participate even without a complete system.
Why Participate?
- Advance Robotics Research: Contribute to the development of intelligent robotics for industrial applications.
- Test and Refine Your Systems: Evaluate your algorithms and hardware in a challenging and competitive environment.
- Gain Practical Experience: Apply your knowledge to a real-world problem and develop valuable skills.
- Network with Experts: Connect with leading researchers, engineers, and industry professionals.
Getting Started:
Interested in joining the RCLL? Here’s how to get started:
- Explore our getting-started repository for essential resources and information.
- Join our mailing list: robocup-logistics@lists.rwth-aachen.de to connect with the community and receive updates.
Join us in shaping the future of smart factory automation!