About FIRA World Cup

Inspiring the next generation of innovators in robotics and artificial intelligence.

Our Mission

The Federation of International RoboSports Association (FIRA) is dedicated to advancing the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence through competitive sports. Our annual FIRA World Cup serves as a global platform for students, researchers, and engineers to showcase their talents, share knowledge, and push the boundaries of robotic technology.

We aim to foster a spirit of innovation, collaboration, and friendly competition, inspiring participants to pursue careers in STEM and contribute to a technologically advanced future.

Our Core Values

Innovation

Encouraging creative solutions and groundbreaking advancements in robotics.

Collaboration

Fostering teamwork and international cooperation among participants and partners.

Excellence

Striving for the highest standards in competition, research, and organization.

Global Impact

Promoting STEM education and technological development worldwide.

Our History

The Federation of International Robot Sports Association (FIRA) – founded by Prof. Jong-Hwan Kim, KAIST, Korea in 1996 – is the oldest robot soccer competition in the world. From humble beginnings, FIRA has grown to a major robotics competition with the goal using sports as benchmark problems for state of the art research in robotics and other related areas. FIRA also includes the FIRA Air competition for autonomous flying robots, FIRA Challenge for robotics research with great societal benefits such as urban search and rescue robots, and FIRA Youth for the next generation of researchers. In 2018, FIRA RoboWorld Cup was held in Tai Chung, Taiwan and attracted more than 1,200 participants.

We are proud of our journey and the impact we've made in promoting robotics education and research worldwide. Each year, we continue to evolve, introducing new challenges and expanding our reach.

1 – 5 Aug

1996

MiroSot

Daejeon, South Korea

9 – 12 Nov

Ready to Get Involved?

Whether you want to compete, partner, or simply learn more, we welcome you to the FIRA community.