November 15, 2025 — Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE
RoboCup Asia-Pacific (RCAP) 2025 Abu Dhabi joined the celebrations at Yas Marina Circuit today as the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week culminated in the Grand Final of the second Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) season.
RCAP proudly presented humanoid robot shows and Humanoid Soccer League (HSL) demonstrations, delighting spectators and adding to the excitement of the occasion. The performances brought robotics closer to the public, showcasing the creativity, technical skill and teamwork behind humanoid robotics.
On the track, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) claimed victory in the 20-lap race for fully driverless cars, followed by TII Racing in second place, PoliMOVE in third and UAE-based Kinetiz in fourth.
The day marked a memorable conclusion to RCAP 2025. Hosted by Khalifa University at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the eighth edition brought together more than 700 participants in over 160 teams, competing across eight leagues and 15 sub-leagues. Participants represented countries and regions including Russia, South Korea, India, Indonesia, China, Egypt, Pakistan, Croatia, Chinese Taipei and the UAE. Teams from Russia earned 19 awards, while South Korean teams received 15.
RCAP extends its sincere thanks to the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, Khalifa University, Mubadala, e&, Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) and the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau for their support in making RCAP 2025 and Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week an unforgettable celebration of robotics, AI and international collaboration.