Robotics
Building Autonomous Robots. Competing Globally.
TurtleRabbit is Western Sydney University's competitive RoboCup Small Size League team, developing autonomous robots that combine artificial intelligence, computer vision, advanced software and robotics engineering to compete on the world stage.
Achievements:
- Only Australian RoboCup Small Size League team in more than 20 years
- Represented Australia at RoboCup 2024 in Eindhoven, Netherlands
- Qualified for RoboCup 2026, Incheon, South Korea
- 15-20 students
- 280–350 RAM Club students each semester
- 300+ hours invested in robotics development and testing
The World's Leading Robotics Competition
RoboCup Small Size League (SSL) is an international robotics competition where teams design, build and program fully autonomous robots to play high-speed robotic soccer.
The challenge requires expertise across:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Vision
- Robotics
- Software Engineering
- Electronics
- Autonomous Systems
- Real-Time Decision Making
- Team Strategy and Coordination
Engineering Intelligence in Motion
TurtleRabbit develops fully autonomous robots capable of:
- Tracking the ball in real time
- Making split-second decisions
- Communicating with teammates
- Executing coordinated strategies
- Operating without human control during gameplay
Join TurtleRabbit
Work on AI, robotics and autonomous systems while representing Australia internationally.
Study Engineering. Build Robots. Shape the Future.
TurtleRabbit gives students the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world robotics challenges.
Students from a range of disciplines contribute to the team including:
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Science
Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
Bachelor of Data Science
Master of Artificial Intelligence
Bachelor of Mathematics
Through hands-on project work, students develop practical experience highly sought after by industry.
Partner with Australia's Next Generation of Robotics Talent
Industry sponsorship helps students access advanced hardware, competition opportunities and technical development experiences.
Sponsor Benefits
- Brand exposure
- Graduate recruitment opportunities
- Industry engagement
- STEM leadership
- Research collaboration
- Innovation partnerships