Balancing robots and VR
The balancing robots have been participating for a few years now. It is always fun to try controlling the robots with the game controller, having them pick up the ball, and score a goal! This year, two of the robots have a small camera on board, and with a VR headset, you can watch along through that camera. That means looking from the robot's point of view. We don't know yet if that makes controlling the robot easier, or not...
Robotsports
Robotsports is a group of volunteers that designs and builds soccer robots. Starting this year, they are working on humanoid robots to play soccer. They are also exploring whether the robots can be used for useful work in a factory. In addition, there are a number of derivative projects, such as the small balancing robots.