#RoboCup2025: social media round-up part 2 - Robohub

RoboCup2025 was held from July 15 to 21 in Salvador, Brazil, attracting around 3,000 participants competing across various robotics leagues. The event featured intense competition culminating in final rounds during the last days. Notably, in the #RoboCup2025 @Home Open Platform League (OPL) Final, the NimbRo team’s robot demonstrated impressive capabilities such as opening doors, removing trash, and closing a cabinet door, ultimately securing second place behind Korea’s team Tidyboy. Social media updates highlighted the tense atmosphere as top robots advanced to the finals, with teams overcoming challenges such as equipment damage during transport. Collaborative efforts among teams like RoboCanes (University of Miami), PUMAS (UNAM), @_erasers, and TIDbots enabled them to reach the finals in the @Home DSPL league. Additionally, the event included discussions on the future of RoboCup, reflecting the community’s engagement with advancing robotics and AI technologies. Overall, Robo