Robot Soccer Germany's "Robocup"
German teams are favorites in this year's World Cup for robot soccer, held this week in Bremen. The "FU Fighters" from Berlin's Free University -- along with teams from Freiburg and Darmstadt -- have a shot at the title against robots from around the world.
Man and Machine: Raul Rojas in silent communion with robot striker "Thor."
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A host of devices help recharge the robots' lithium batteries at the half.
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Black blocks of foam serve as opponents in a practice game.
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A watchful, big-eyed goalie.
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The FU team uses a former university printshop as a lab.
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Team members Bastian Venthur (left) adn Mark Simon (right) work on a mini-robot in the "Small Size League."
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The FU Fighters' future goalie -- held together by a paint pail -- sits in front of Barbara Haupt.
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Robot striker "Thor" cuts a sleek figure practicing penalty kicks with Raul Rojas.
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