Robocup Humanoid Challenge

We describe here the project of the humanoid challenge that is part of the RoboCup robot soccer competitions. We focus on how the relevant research issues of humanoid robotics –for example biped walking and human-like sensors and actuators– can be addressed and we investigate how the teams proceed to solve the given tasks. Thus, new technologies like artificial muscles and artificial skin might find its way into the competition very soon. We go into details of examples of these technologies and discuss in which way they may contribute to the RoboCup and in return how the RoboCup may serve as a benchmark for achievements within these technologies. Further, we describe how the RoboCup works as an open, worldwide cooperative project in robotics and AI.