RoboCup IranOpen is Iran's largest robotics event and one of the biggest regional RoboCup competitions worldwide. For most Iranian teams it is both the main arena and the gateway to the world event.
Why IranOpen matters
- A world gateway: many teams that reach RoboCup worldwide earn their slot or credibility here.
- League variety: alongside official RoboCup leagues it runs Iran-only free leagues that lower the barrier for newcomers.
- Scale: hundreds of teams from primary school to PhD level, in one hall.
Official RoboCup leagues at IranOpen
| Branch | Leagues |
|---|---|
| Soccer | Simulation 2D/3D, Small Size, Middle Size, Humanoid |
| Rescue | Rescue Robot, Rescue Simulation |
| Home & Industrial | @Home, Logistics / @Work |
| Junior | Rescue Line, Rescue Maze, CoSpace, Soccer, OnStage |
Free leagues — the real student entry point
These do not exist at the world event and are specific to Iranian competitions — which is exactly why they are the best place to start:
- Nanoline / Line Follower — fastest time along a line course.
- Micromouse — a small robot that must explore a maze, then run its fastest path.
- Fighter Robot — physical combat across weight classes.
- Firefighter — locate and extinguish a flame in a simulated environment.
- Drone and autonomous vehicle — run in some editions as demo or official leagues.
Registration and preparation
- Pick a league by age and inclination (coding vs building).
- Read that edition's rules word by word. Most lost points come from one unread clause.
- Form a team and register in the event portal during the announced window.
- Build and test — at least six months for a Junior league.
- Rehearse under real conditions: time limits, hall lighting, a different field surface.
Cost and equipment
The most expensive league is not the best one. Simulation and CoSpace need only a laptop, and Junior rescue robots are built from parts available locally. The real cost is always practice time.
Frequently asked questions
When is IranOpen held?
Annually, usually in the first half of the year, but the exact dates and venue are announced in each edition’s official call.
Do you have to be a university student?
No. Junior and free leagues are designed for school students with defined age brackets. Only the Major leagues are university level.
Does placing at IranOpen mean going to the world event?
It helps strongly but is not sufficient on its own; qualification also depends on league slots, international committee approval and the team’s technical documentation.
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