The RCAP Ambassador Program

“A premier multifaceted talent development program that leverages RoboCup’s global network for leadership and talent development in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & many other interdisciplinary fields”
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About Us 

Since 1997, RoboCup has fostered and produced numerous elite researchers, tech leaders and entrepreneurs. Building on this legacy and experience, the RoboCup Asia-Pacific (RCAP) Confederation has decided to launch an Ambassador Program at both the international and regional levels.

The newly launched RCAP Ambassador Program will be a premier multifaceted talent development program that leverages RoboCup’s global network for leadership and talent development in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & many other interdisciplinary fields.

Mission & Vision

The RCAP Ambassador Program aims to:

1. Attract talented individuals by helping them discover, nurture, and strengthen different positive personal attributes.

2. Impart both hard and soft skills in a meaningful and structured manner to fully unlock each participant’s fullest potential.

3. Imbue a strong sense of civic-mindedness through active and meaningful contributions to our society through Public and Community Service.

4. Nurture each RCAP Ambassador into a compassionate, confident, knowledgeable, future-proofed world-ready, and work-ready individual.

Things to do as a RCAP Ambassador…

With Limitless Possibilities
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Event Organization & Support

Every single RoboCup event requires hardwork and dedication of our amazing team of volunteers and staffs. 

As a RCAP Ambassador your service may be required in roles such as: 
1. A Referee 
2. An Emcee 
3. A Member of the Registration Coordination & Support Team 
4. A Member of the Event Coordination & Support Team

League Organization & Development

Leagues are the  heartbeat of RoboCup; it is a platform that unifies us all and a catalyst for innovation within the multidisciplinary fields of Robotics & Artificial Intelligence. 

As a RCAP Ambassador, you will play an active part in the running and future developments of the leagues that you are assigned to such as:
1. CoSpace
2. Soccer
3. Rescue
4. OnStage 
5. @Home


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Community Engagement & Outreach

RoboCup is amazing because of the vibrant community that we have built in the past two decades. 

RCAP Ambassadors will continue this amazing legacy by removing barriers of entry into the field of Robotics & AI through engaging and training participants from new schools, communities, and regions at the following levels: 
1. School
2. inter-school
3. Regional
4. Super-regional
5. International


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Publicity & Communications

RCAP Ambassador will have an opportunity to display and hone their talents in videos, posters & website design as well as important communications skills by playing an active role in creating public awareness of the RoboCup community through various Social Media Channels.



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Robotics & AI Tech Development

RoboCup has brought together scientists from all over the world recognized in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. 

This program endeavors to provide RCAP Ambassadors who are interested in R&D, opportunities to work on a variety of interesting projects.



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Others: Suggest Something Exciting

The RCAP Ambassador Program is all about the growth and success of our Ambassadors.

To this end, we actively encourage our Ambassadors to suggest and take lead in self-initiated projects and activities.




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Upcoming Events

RCAP Ambassadors can look forward to being an integral part of these official RoboCup/RCAP events.

2021

RCAP 2021: RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2021 Aichi, Japan

Date: November 25 - 29, 2021
Venue: Aichi Sky Expo


2022

RCAP-TJI 2022: 3rd RoboCup Asia-Pacific Tianjin Invitational Tournament, Tianjin, China

Date: May 2022
Venue: World Intelligence Conference (WIC) Venue


RCJ-EURO 2022: 3rd European RoboCupJunior, Guimarães, Portugal

Date: May 2022
Venue: TBA


RoboCup 2022, Bangkok, Thailand

Date: July 12 - 18, 2022
Venue: TBA


RCAP 2022: RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2022, Hybrid Online - Offline, Singapore

Date: November, 2022 
Venue: TBA

2023

RCAP-TJI 2023: 4th RoboCup Asia-Pacific Tianjin Invitational Tournament, Tianjin, China

Date: May, 2023
Venue: TBA


RCJ-EURO 2023: 4th European RoboCupJunior, Varaždin Croatia

Date: May, 2023
Venue: TBA


RoboCup 2023, Bordeaux, France

Date: June, 2023
Venue: TBA


RCAP 2023: RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2023, Pyeongchang, South Korea

Date: December 5 - 9, 2023
Venue: TBA


What type of recognition will I receive after successfully completing the RCAP Ambassador Program?

There are three levels of achievements to prove competency

Bronze
Minimum Requirements:
1. Participate in at least ONE official RCAP competition as participant 
2. Contribute minimum of 12 hours to related activities over a period of at least 1 month
3. Participate in at least ONE RCAP event as RCAP Event Volunteer
4. Be at least 14 years of age


Silver
Minimum Requirements:
1. Must possess BRONZE certification
2. Contribute minimum of 48 hours to related activities over a period of at least 3 months
3. Participate in at least THREE RCAP events as RCAP Event Intern of which at least ONE must be at International Level.
4. Admission to RCAP Leadership Development Program 
5. Opportunity to serve on RCAP Event Sub-Committees
6. Be at least 15 years of age


Gold
Minimum Requirements:
1. Must possess SILVER certification
2. Contribute minimum of 100 hours to related activities over a period of at least 12 months
3. Participate in at least FIVE RCAP events as RCAP Event Intern of which at least TWO must be at International Level.
4. Opportunity to serve on RCAP Event Organizing Committees
5. Invitation to RCAP Talent Developement Program
6. Must complete at least ONE Self-Initiated Project
7. Be at least 16 years of age


Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the RCAP Ambassador Program (RCAP-AP)?

The newly launched RCAP Ambassador Program will be a premier multifaceted talent development program that leverages RoboCup’s global network for leadership and talent development in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & various other interdisciplinary fields.

The Program will consist of three progressable levels namely, Bronze, Silver and Gold. Completion of every level will result in an official recognition corresponding to each level from the RCAP Ambassador Program. 

As a RCAP Ambassador you can look forward to a transformative experience that will allow you to expand your horizon as well as your network. Besides connecting with driven individuals globally, you can also look forward to opportunities where you can acquire important personal and professional skills as well as knowledge that will ensure your competitiveness in gaining admissions to or employment at well regarded institutions or organizations. 

The RCAP Ambassador Program aims to nurture each and every ambassador into a compassionate, confident, knowledgeable, future-proofed, world-ready, and work-ready individual who is well prepared to contribute positively in their own unique ways to our rapidly evolving global society.   



2. Who should join the RCAP Ambassador Program?

The RCAP Ambassador Program is open to all driven individuals between the ages of 14 and 26 regardless of ability, gender, background or location. 

Ambassadors can look forward to various opportunities to help them develop in a well rounded manner through thoughtful hands-on experiences as well as activities that are fulfilling, purposeful and impactful.

Ambassadors should initially possess some and look forward to honing most of the following qualities during the duration of the RCAP Ambassador Program:
     1. Display initiative
     2. Show perseverance
     3. Ability to handle solo and teamwork
     4. Aptitude for resourcefulness
     5. Enjoy problem solving
     6. Capacity to make decisions under time or situational pressure

If you are not yet 14, you may be able to start your Bronze Level RCAP Ambassador Program with special permission from the RCAP Ambassador Program. 

Likewise, if you are not yet 15, you may be able to start your Silver Level RCAP Ambassador Program with special permission from the RCAP Ambassador Program. 

The RCAP Ambassador Program is strongly recommended for students in rigorous academic programs such as the International Baccalaureates (IB) Diploma Program. IB Students may find challenges and opportunities in the RCAP Ambassador Program highly applicable to the Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) component of the IBDP Programme.



3. Who is eligible for the RCAP Ambassador Program?

Applicants must have participated in at least one official RCAP certified competition. 

Please refer to individual programs for DETAILS.





4. What will the RCAP Ambassador Program offer?

RCAP Ambassadors will be exposed to a wide variety of opportunities such as RCAP e-Internships and RCAP Projects. e-Internships and projects will consist of two categories: self-initiated and Program lead. 

Be it an e-internship or project, Ambassadors at all levels are required to keep detailed logs that addresses the following points:
     1. Planning Process
     2. Progress Review
     3. Official Report
     4. Reflections on personal learning as well as related outcomes

Examples of some of the opportunities offered to our Ambassadors can be found here:



5. What type of recognition will I receive after successfully completing the RCAP Ambassador Program?

There are three levels of achievements to prove competency 
 
BRONZE
Minimum Requirements:
     1. Participate in at least ONE official RCAP competition as participant 
     2. Contribute minimum of 12 hours to related activities over a period of 
         at least ONE month
     3. Participate in at least ONE RCAP event as RCAP Event Volunteer
     4. Be at least 14 years of age

SILVER
Minimum Requirements:
     1. Must possess BRONZE certification
     2. Contribute minimum of 48 hours to related activities over a period of 
         at least SIX month
     3. Participate in at least THREE RCAP events as RCAP Event Intern of which 
         at least ONE must be at International Level.
     4. Admission to RCAP Leadership Development Program 
     5. Opportunity to serve on RCAP Event Sub-Committees
     6. Be at least 15 years of age

GOLD
Minimum Requirements:
     1. Must possess SILVER certification
     2. Contribute minimum of 100 hours to related activities over a period of 
         at least TWELVE month
     3. Participate in at least FIVE RCAP events as RCAP Event Intern of which 
         at least TWO must be at International Level.
     4. Opportunity to serve on RCAP Event Organizing Committees
     5. Invitation to RCAP Talent Development Program
     6. Must complete at least ONE Self-Initiated Project
     7. Be at least 16 years of age




6. How do I start?

1. Submit an application HERE 
2. Pay an application fee of US$20


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