Soccer robots compete for the title

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At RoboCup automated bipeds are one of many types of robots competing for the title. Credit: Fraunhofer IAIS
At RoboCup, automated bipeds are one of many types of robots competing for the title. Credit: Fraunhofer IAIS

Robot soccer is an ambitious high-tech competition for universities, research institutes and industry. Several major tournaments are planned for 2008, the biggest of which is the 'RoboCup German Open.' From April 21-25, over 80 teams of researchers from more than 15 countries are expected to face off in Hall 25 at the Hannover Messe.


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