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MAC RoboCup

A student-run club at McMaster University participating in RoboCup competitions.

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A tracked rescue robot with a manipulator arm on a test terrain
Our entry into RoboCup

What is RoboCup Rescue?

MAC RoboCup starts their RoboCup journey in the Rescue league.

Emergency responders perform hazardous tasks from a safe distance via rescue robots. Teams from around the world program robots through a mock disaster arena of ramps, stairs, rubble and mazes. The test methods have been run for 20+ years and are used to evaluate real response robots.

Rescue Rulebook
Our Focus Areas
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Machine Learning
Control Systems
Mechanical Design
Computer Vision

Scoring metrics

Across the tasks in the rulebook

Mobility

Climb ramps and stairs, cross gravel, K-rails and pallet hurdles, and squeeze through doors.

Dexterity

Inspect hazmat labels, press e-stops, turn valves and sense heat, motion and sound in a victim crate.

Autonomy

Map a maze in 3D and find objects with little operator input, even when the radio link degrades.

Join the Team

Join The Adventure

Get involved in planning, building or testing our autonomous robots for international competition!

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Support student innovation and connect with top engineering talent.

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