RoboCup Competition Preparation Course

RoboCup 2026 Singapore Open
RoboCup Competition

Train with Roboto and compete at Singapore's pinnacle robotics competition

What is RoboCup Singapore?

RoboCup Singapore is the national selection event for Singapore's top robotics teams. Now in its 18th edition, RoboCup Singapore 2026 selects the best teams to represent Singapore at the RoboCup Asia-Pacific (RCAP) 2026 and the RoboCup World Championship 2026. RoboCup is widely regarded as the pinnacle robotics competition, recognised by top academic institutions and industries worldwide.

Who can participate?

  • U12 age group: All members must be 12 and below (for Singapore teams, only primary school students are eligible)
  • U19 age group: At least one member must be 12 or above; all members must be 19 or below
  • Teams of 2–4 members (Roboto Coding Academy will form the team for your child)
  • Open to Singapore MOE school teams, private teams, international school teams, and overseas teams

Competition Format

  • RoboCup is a competition league where teams programme autonomous robots to navigate virtual environments to collect objects and complete rescue missions.
  • The challenge focuses on path planning and search algorithms — core computer science concepts that develop strong computational thinking skills.
  • Held at the Science Center
  • Competition date for 2026: 10-12th April 2026

RoboCup Competition
Age Requirement U12 age group: All members must be 12 and below (for Singapore teams, only primary school students are eligible)

U19 age group: At least one member must be 12 or above; all members must be 19 or below
Preparation Course Location Tampines (Opp Tampines Hub)
Class Size 1:6 Teacher-Student ratio
Course Overview / What's Included Cover Registration Fee to Organizer (approx. $180)

3 x 3h In-person coaching sessions

Free Access to practice room for team practice for 5 full days

Actual Day Mentoring

Competition Certificate from RoboCup Organizer

Listed in Roboto Transcript
Dates & Times Registration Deadline
  • 3-Mar-2026

Training Session 1
  • 16-Mar-2026 (Mon)
  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Training Session 2
  • 17-Mar-2026 (Tue)
  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Training Session 3
  • 18-Mar-2026 (Wed)
  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Onsite Registration & Practice
  • 10-Apr-2026 (Fri)
  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Competition Date (Preliminary)
  • 11-Apr-2026 (Sat)
  • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Competition Date (Final)
  • 12-Apr-2026 (Sun)
  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fees Public Price: $585
GCP Student Price: $485
inclusive of registration fee

Why participate?

  • Exposure to competitive informatics at a national level
  • Develops computational thinking, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills
  • Great portfolio builder for DSA (Direct School Admission) to top secondary schools
  • Recognition through certificates and awards from Hwa Chong Institution
  • A stepping stone towards other informatics competitions in secondary school

Why prepare with us?Gives your child the best chance to perform well

Our structured preparation programme let your child walk in confident and ready on competition day, through expert coaching, targeted practice, and familiarity with the competition format

Ready for Competition?

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* Only available current and ex Genius Coder Programme students

F.A.Q

See Frequently Asked Questions about competition preparation courses.
Child must be under 12 years of age. Child must be able to commit to both the training dates (16-18 Mar) and competition dates (10 - 12 Apr)
The RoboCup 2026 competition will be held at Science Center from 10-12 April 2026
Roboto Coding Academy will help to form a private team to join the RoboCup 2026 for your child.
Roboto Coding Academy - Tampines Learning Centre
856E Tampines St 82, Singapore 525856