The membership group shown on the website refers to the access level for using the website. Annual membership refers to the membership category related to eligibility for competition registration, and it is currently unified into a single level. Annual membership remains valid for one year from the date of registration, and it must be completed before applying for a competition.
I completed my annual membership registration and payment, but my membership group still shows as “associate member” on my profile. Why is that?
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세계대회 진출권을 얻었어요. 세계대회에서는 본선 종목과 아예 다른 종목으로 참가해도 될까요?
Admin 2025.08.19
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본선에서 세계대회 진출권을 얻은 경우, 세계대회에서는 해당 진출권을 획득한 종목에 반드시 출전해야 합니다.
예를 들어, "피지컬 컴퓨팅" 종목에서 진출권을 얻은 경우, 세계대회에서도 "피지컬 컴퓨팅" 종목에 반드시 출전해야 합니다. 이후 피지컬 컴퓨팅 종목 외에 한 종목을 추가로 출전하는 것은 가능합니다.
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Q:
I want to check my payment history.
운영관리자 2025.05.08
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You can check this by following the steps below:
Log in → My Registration → Membership Registration Info → 1:1 Inquiry → View Past Applications
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I completed my annual membership registration and payment, but my membership group still shows as “associate member” on my profile. Why is that?
운영관리자 2025.05.06
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The membership group shown on the website refers to the access level for using the website. Annual membership refers to the membership category related to eligibility for competition registration, and it is currently unified into a single level. Annual membership remains valid for one year from the date of registration, and it must be completed before applying for a competition.
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Q:
How can I request a Certificate of Participation or an Award Certificate?
운영관리자 2025.04.07
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To request a Certificate of Participation or an Award Certificate, please send an email to IROC at support@iroc.org with the following information. We usually respond within 7 business days.
- Full Name
- Date of Birth (or full national ID number if required)
- Name of the competition (e.g., 2025 Busan World Championship)
- Competition category
- Additional information (e.g., affiliation)
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Q:
Should I bring my own robot? Which robot can I bring?
운영관리자 2025.04.07
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Before the competition, please review the regulations in advance to understand what type of robot (pre-built/on-site assembly, etc.) is required for your chosen category. Make sure to bring all necessary materials accordingly.
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Q:
I forgot some of the materials I need for competition.
운영관리자 2025.04.07
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We highly recommend you come to the competition site early to check your materials for the match.
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Q:
Is it possible to reissue a certificate of award?
운영관리자 2025.04.07
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We cannot reissue a certificate of award.
However, you may ask for a proof of winning an award or a certificate(document) by contacting us through email (info@iroc.org).
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Are there tour programs for participants?
운영관리자 2025.04.07
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You can sign up for a 1 day tour program, which will be organized by the authorized travel agency. We will upload a notice regarding the program before the competition.
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Q:
When does the competition end?
운영관리자 2025.04.07
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While the registration time is the same for all, the ending time may vary depending on the number of participants in each category.
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How much is the registration fee?
운영관리자 2025.04.07
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The cost for the World Championship will be announced on the official website before the competition.
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Can I still participate even if I am late to the competition?
운영관리자 2025.04.07
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1) If you participate a tournament-based category, you can participate the game when you arrive at the competition site before the draw. After the draw, you can’t participate.
2) If you participate a non-tournament based category, you can participate the game when you arrive at the competition site before the mission is officially announced. -
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What should I do if I need to use the bathroom?
운영관리자 2025.04.07
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If you need to use the restroom during the competition, please inform a nearby staff member.
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What should I do if I feel sick or get hurt during competition?
운영관리자 2025.04.07
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Medical supplies and staff are on standby at the competition office. If you need assistance, please ask a nearby staff member for help.
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Can mentors and parents talk to or help the participant?
운영관리자 2025.04.07
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The participants are not allowed to talk to anyone in the observer area once the competition has started.
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Can I eat in the competition site?
운영관리자 2025.04.07
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Participants are not allowed to eat anything but bottled drinks. Canned drinks, such as soda, is not allowed.
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Can mentors and parents watch the competition?
운영관리자 2025.04.07
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Parents and mentors can watch the competition from the designated area.
However, they are not allowed to enter the competition area under any circumstances.
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How are judges selected?
운영관리자 2025.04.07
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IROC directly recruits judges with expertise in mechanical and engineering fields.
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How can I enter and exit the competition site?
운영관리자 2025.04.07
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The organizers will announce the registration and entry times for the competition.
To ensure a smooth experience, we recommend arriving at the venue about 30 minutes before the registration time to help participants organize their belongings.
Please make sure to check the official announcements for the exact registration schedule provided by the organizers.
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Q:
Where can we see the detailed schedule for the IRO?
운영관리자 2025.04.07
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Once all details are finalized, the schedule will be announced on the website’s notice board.
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May I bring my spare robot with me?
운영관리자 2025.04.07
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If you participate a game which you use a pre-built robots, you can bring your spare robots.
But both the main and your spare robots should be checked by a referee before match.
If you want to use spare robot, you must tell the referee before the match begins.