Khalifa University of Science and Technology on Monday announced that various leagues within the 8th edition of RoboCup Asia-Pacific (RCAP) 2025 have stirred up competitive spirit among students and enthusiasts, heightening the interest among visitors and guests expected to reach above 1,000 each day. More than 700 participants from 22 countries are competing in various leagues at the RoboCup Asia-Pacific (RCAP) 2025 that is themed AI and Robotics for a Sustainable Future. The intense competitions demonstrate the role Abu Dhabi plays in offering a distinctive advantage for AI and robotics research. A large number of visitors were thrilled by the new technologies at play during the competitions. Technologies first tested under competitive pressure have eventually been deployed across various sectors and RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025 is expected to be no exception. Local schools and universities are participating under national leagues, ensuring domestic representation alongside international competitors. Participating teams are building robots with smarter algorithms, and fully autonomous systems. The event that runs until 15 November at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi also coincides with the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025, being organised under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs. Dr.
