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…)

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Japan 2010 finals

CIMG2984It 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…

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