Zeetah V’s path in the 2011 All Japan Qualfication
Once ZV had explored the maze, it did a speed run and the path it took in the upper right portion of the maze was very different than the other competitors. (more…)
All Japan Micromouse 2011 – finals
All the preparation and practice was over. The qualifiers had been held and the wheat sorted from the chaff. Now it was time to see who had what it takes to be the champion – the builder of possibly the fastest robots on the planet… (more…)
All Japan Micromouse 2011 – Qualifying Day
The All Japan micromouse contest attracts a large number of participants. This year, the expert class has an entry list of 84 and there are 99 entries in the freshman class. With so many mice to run, Saturday is needed to thin the field and select the best contestants for the finals on Sunday…. (more…)
All Japan Micromouse 2011 – Practice day
Today is Friday, November 18th and I am back in Tsukuba for the 32nd All Japan Micromouse Contest. This is my third visit and it is just as exciting as the first… (more…)
Japan 2011 micromouse contest entries open
The Japanese micromouse contest season is now well under way with the announcement that you can now register for the 2011 contest from today. Full details start here: www.ntf.or.jp/mouse/micromouse2011/index_EN.html
Japan 2010 finals
It is bright and sunny in Tsukuba this morning as we make our way to the Capio for the final round of the 31st All Japan Micromouse contest. Three events will be decided today – Robotracer, half size micromouse and micromouse classic. After last years upset in the final few minutes, all eyes are on Kato to see if he can reclaim the crown for Japan…
All Japan Micromouse 2010 Results
The results for the 2010 All Japan Micromouse Contest have now been published: http://www.ntf.or.jp/mouse/micromouse2010/2010result_m-classi-cexpert_final.html