In the Humanoid League, autonomous robots with a human-like body plan and human-like senses play soccer against each other. In addition to soccer games, penalty kick competitions and technical challenges will take place. The robots are divided into two size classes: KidSize (30-60cm height) and TeenSize (80-130cm height). Dynamic walking, running, and kicking the ball while maintaining balance, visual perception of the ball, other players, and the field, self-localization, and team play are among the many research issues investigated in the Humanoid League.

Rules

Here are the official rules (draft) for RoboCup 2009: Official Rules 2009 (pdf)

For brand new changes please see: http://www.tzi.de/humanoid/bin/view/Website/Downloads