The KIBO Robotics Challenge is on for 2024!

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On a certain day in 2024, the astronauts on the ISS were busy preparing for the Asian Try Zero-G event. However, when the astronaut checked the whereabouts of the tools and manuals necessary for the experiment, the astronaut found that some were missing. With the large amount of material on the ISS, searching for things can be very time-consuming.

There is no more time before the scheduled start time. It is almost time to start the experiment. Can you find the missing tools and manuals? Work with the Astrobee to find the items you’re looking for!

The Kibo Robot Programming Challenge (Kibo-RPC) is an educational program in which students will solve various problems by moving free-frying robots (Astrobee and Int-Ball) using their programming skills in a simulation environment and, in the final, in the Japanese Experiment Module (Kibo*) aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Through interaction with experts in the field of space and the opportunity to observe their work firsthand, students will be able to deepen their understanding and acquire specialized scientific knowledge. Through this educational program, it is our hope students will take the initiative to learn the techniques and methods involved in programming and robotics, while honing their STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) skills. This program is hosted by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). *Kibo is pronounced "key-bow" and means "hope" in Japanese.

Find out more information and how to register: https://kiboaustralia.com.au/