Kick!
A robot performs a kick motion. The photo was taken in a preliminary round game against the Nao Devils.
Tim Laue · CC BY-SA 4.0
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RoboCup 2023
Photos made during RoboCup 2023 in Bordeaux, France, in July 2023.
Walking Around the Ball
A robot is walking around the ball close to the opponent goal. The photo was taken in a preliminary round game against the Nao Devils.
Ayleen Lührsen · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Team is Prepared
B-Human team members next to the field, the robots are fully prepared and ready to play the next game.
Ayleen Lührsen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Loading
The B-Human robots right before a match. They are connected to power to keep the batteries from discharging. Furthermore, they receive the final software and configurations for the upcoming match via Ethernet.
Ayleen Lührsen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Ball in Sight
A lot of action in midfield. Two B-Human robots observe the ball and have to coordinate their next steps. The photo was taken in a preliminary round game against HTWK Robots.
Ayleen Lührsen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Towards the Ball
The opponent goalie is far from its goal and a B-Human robot approaches the ball. The photo was taken in a preliminary round game against HTWK Robots.
Ayleen Lührsen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Fighting for the Ball
A B-Human robot tries to reach a proper kicking position but an opponent robot is already near. The photo was taken in a preliminary round game against the HTWK Robots.
Ayleen Lührsen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Bypassing the Defense
Tough defense in the opponent's penalty area. The B-Human robot approaches the ball for shooting at the goal or for attempting a pass to a teammate. The photo was taken in a preliminary round game against the HTWK Robots.
Ayleen Lührsen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Where to Go?
Ball possession at the corner of the opponent's penalty area. hat will be the next move? The photo was taken in a preliminary round game against the HTWK Robots.
Ayleen Lührsen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Ouch!
A B-Human robot managed it to get the ball past the opponent but lost balance during this action. During the fall, it tries to reach a posture that prevents any damages to its hardware.
Tim Laue · CC BY-SA 4.0
Lakeside Debriefing
The B-Human team holds a meeting at the shore of the Lac de Bordeaux, right next to the RoboCup venue. The results of the day as well as the next actions are discussed.
Tim Laue · CC BY-SA 4.0
Loading
Before and after a game, batteries are charged and software and data are exchanged between the robots and a computer.
Tim Laue · CC BY-SA 4.0
B-Human Robot in Front
Two robots approach the ball, but the B-Human robot will be there first. The photo was taken in a preliminary round game against the NomadZ.
Tim Laue · CC BY-SA 4.0
About to Kick
At the border of the opponent's penalty area, a B-Human robot prepares for a kick. The photo was taken in a preliminary round game against the NomadZ.
Tim Laue · CC BY-SA 4.0
Teamplay
Two B-Human robots a close to the ball and have to coordinate their actions. The photo was taken in a preliminary round game against the HULKs.
Ayleen Lührsen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Kick it!
A robot performs a strong forward kick in midfield. The photo was taken in a preliminary round game against the HULKs.
Tim Laue · CC BY-SA 4.0
Goodbye Ball
After a strong forward kick, the robot observes the ball rolling away. The photo was taken in a preliminary round game against the HULKs.
Tim Laue · CC BY-SA 4.0
Liftoff!
A B-Human robot kicks the ball so hard that it loses ground contact. The photo was taken in a preliminary round game against SPQR Team.
Tim Laue · CC BY-SA 4.0
Where is the Ball?
A B-Human robot at the opponent's penalty area, surrounded by opponents, keeping an eye on the ball. The photo was taken in a preliminary round game against SPQR Team.
Tim Laue · CC BY-SA 4.0
Ball Handling
Closeup of a NAO's feet whilst approaching the ball for the next action
Tim Laue · CC BY-SA 4.0
Walking Through Midfield
A B-Human robot is dribbling though midfield, towards the opponent goal. The photo was taken in the semifinal against rUNSWift.
Tim Laue · CC BY-SA 4.0
What Should I Do Now?
The defense is well organized and a midfielder is alone at the ball. What will be the next action? The photo was taken in the final against HTWK Robots.
Tim Laue · CC BY-SA 4.0
Pass Attempt
Two opponents approach the player with the ball. The player decided to play a pass between these two. The photo was taken in the final against HTWK Robots.
Tim Laue · CC BY-SA 4.0
Winners
The B-Human team celebrates its great success at the shore of the Lac de Bordeaux, right next to the RoboCup venue.
Sophie Gocht · CC BY-SA 4.0
