{"id":2030,"date":"2026-06-08T10:23:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T10:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.verzinc.com\/space-faculty\/?page_id=2030"},"modified":"2026-06-15T07:57:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T07:57:32","slug":"kibo-rpc-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.verzinc.com\/space-faculty\/what-we-offer\/for-students-educators\/kibo-rpc-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"KIBO Robot Programming Challenge 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\r\n    \/* 1. Global Container & Standard Typography *\/\r\n    .kibo-container {\r\n        line-height: 1.6;\r\n        color: #333;\r\n        max-width: 1000px;\r\n        margin: 0 auto;\r\n        font-family: 'Ubuntu', Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .kibo-container h2, .kibo-container h3 {\r\n        color: #3a4a5b !important;\r\n        text-transform: uppercase;\r\n        letter-spacing: 0.5px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* 2. 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Students are challenged to solve complex problems onboard the International Space Station (ISS) by programming free-flying robots (Astrobee) to complete various assigned tasks.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"highlight-box\">\r\n        <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Mission Outcomes<\/h3>\r\n        <p style=\"text-align: center;\">1. <strong>Acquire programming skills<\/strong> required to become a free-flying robot expert capable of controlling and orientating robots in the unique setting of space.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">2. Gain <strong>practical experience<\/strong> in applying programming skills to address real-world challenges relevant to <strong>Crew Support Practice<\/strong>, fostering a deeper understanding of astronaut assistance in space.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">3. Learn how to <strong>create efficient real-world simulation programs<\/strong> and <strong>gain industry knowledge<\/strong> through <strong>networking opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">4.Gain the exclusive opportunity to <strong>represent Singapore<\/strong> and <strong>run your program on Astrobee in real-time<\/strong> on the ISS.<\/p>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"kibo-button-wrapper\" style=\"justify-content: center;\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/jaxa.krpc.jp\/download\" class=\"kibo-btn\" target=\"_blank\">Download Mission Guidebook<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <hr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 40px 0;\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"program-grid\" id=\"ATZG\">\r\n        <div class=\"program-media\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.verzinc.com\/space-faculty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kino_rpc_space_faculty_astronaut.jpg\" alt=\"Asian Try Zero-G\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"program-content\">\r\n            <h3>Activities<\/h3>\r\n            <p>1. <strong>Guidance sessions<\/strong> conducted by JAXA and Space Faculty that will prep you with the necessary skills for the competition (Limited slots!)<\/p>\r\n            <p>2. <strong>Post-competition workshop<\/strong> for participants to share about their experience and learn from other participating teams<\/p>\r\n            <p>3. <strong>Networking opportunities<\/strong> with other participants and professionals from the Asia-Pacific region<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n   <div class=\"highlight-box\">\r\n        <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Team Requirements<\/h3>\r\n        <p style=\"text-align: center;\">1. A team must comprise of 3 \u2013 6 members and must appoint a team leader.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">2. Students in the team must be based in Singapore or be Singaporeans based abroad (15 years old and above, to graduate level).<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">3. Each member is only allowed to register with one team (no individual registration).<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">4. All team members must have valid a email address.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Can\u2019t join KIBO-RPC but eager to be part of other exciting space experiment activities? Explore more opportunities below:<\/p>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"kibo-button-wrapper\" style=\"justify-content: center;\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.verzinc.com\/space-faculty\/what-we-offer\/for-students-educators\/kiboabc\/\" class=\"kibo-btn\" target=\"_blank\">KIBO-ABC<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2 style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 60px;\">Game Flow for KIBO-RPC 2025<\/h2>\r\n    <div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px;\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.verzinc.com\/space-faculty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2024-02-26-at-10.14.39-AM.png\" class=\"program-media img\" alt=\"KIBO-ABC\" style=\"width:100%;\" \/>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">1. Launch Astrobee from the docking station.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">2. Once started, Astrobee will autonomously patrol several candidate sites within the KIBO module, searching for the prepared objects while avoiding restricted areas marked as \u201cKeep Out Zones.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">3. After completing its patrol, Astrobee will return to the astronaut and report the objects (including images) it has found and their locations.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">4. To further assist, Astrobee will ask the astronaut to identify specific items by referencing an image they hold.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">5. The astronaut will then approach the desired object and take a picture of it.<\/p> \r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">6. Upon capturing the photo, the signal lights will illuminate, guiding the astronaut to the object\u2019s location, and marking the end of the game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <hr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 40px 0;\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <h2 style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 60px;\">Hear From Past Participants<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"testimonial-grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"testimonial-card\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.verzinc.com\/space-faculty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kibo-rpc-testimonial-1-scaled.png\" alt=\"Team Twinkle\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"testimonial-card\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.verzinc.com\/space-faculty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kibo-rpc-testimonial-2-scaled.png\" alt=\"Team Nut\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2 style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 60px;\">Past KIBO-RPC<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"proposals-grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"proposal-card\">\r\n            <div>\r\n                <b>4TH KIBO-RPC FINALS<\/b><br>\r\n                <i style=\"font-size:0.9em; color:#777\">2nd place: Team SST1 from Singapore Science and Technology<\/i>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/DBKVAojl0GQ?si=dRPgsO9weRmv4jxa\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#cc0000; font-weight:700; margin-top:15px; text-decoration:none;\">\u25b6 Watch Presentation<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"proposal-card\">\r\n            <div>\r\n                <b>3rd KIBO-RPC Finals<\/b><br>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/NjOgNrPMUJs?si=9MC1QDBIn9oBfVN_\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#cc0000; font-weight:700; margin-top:15px; text-decoration:none;\">\u25b6 Watch Presentation<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"proposal-card\">\r\n            <div>\r\n                <b>2nd KIBO-RPC Finals<\/b><br>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/eDXf1ISUBmA?si=Z21AxNz_-RnS6JTi\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#cc0000; font-weight:700; margin-top:15px; text-decoration:none;\">\u25b6 Watch Presentation<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"proposal-card\">\r\n            <div>\r\n                <b>2ND KIBO-RPC PROGRAMMING SKILLS ROUND<\/b><br>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/E3WFFd0wfGs?si=KcbeK5KVAbNImqk1\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#cc0000; font-weight:700; margin-top:15px; text-decoration:none;\">\u25b6 Watch Presentation<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"proposal-card\">\r\n            <div>\r\n                <b>1ST KIBO-RPC FINALS (HIGHLIGHTS)<\/b><br>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/karCrd4vb7I?si=A5O96eQ2ATEXkntV\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#cc0000; font-weight:700; margin-top:15px; text-decoration:none;\">\u25b6 Watch Presentation<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"proposal-card\">\r\n            <div>\r\n                <b>1ST KIBO-RPC FINALS (FULL VERSION)<\/b><br>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/UhTz_ukm1cE?si=g6ttWwba5lh5xfod\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#cc0000; font-weight:700; margin-top:15px; text-decoration:none;\">\u25b6 Watch Presentation<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"proposal-card\">\r\n            <div>\r\n                <b>1ST KIBO-RPC FINALS TRAILER<\/b><br>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/B0-ZJaAdNDw?si=l18ruxZ5YVjRqYMP\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#cc0000; font-weight:700; margin-top:15px; text-decoration:none;\">\u25b6 Watch Presentation<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <hr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 40px 0;\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <h2 style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 60px;\">Resources<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"kibo-button-wrapper\" style=\"justify-content: center;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/jaxa.krpc.jp\/\" class=\"kibo-btn\" target=\"_blank\">Entry Description<\/a>\r\n\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.verzinc.com\/space-faculty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KIBO-RPC-Frequently-Asked-Questions.pdf\"\r\n       class=\"kibo-btn\"\r\n       target=\"_blank\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>\r\n\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/jaxa.krpc.jp\/download\" class=\"kibo-btn\" target=\"_blank\">Guidebook<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<br>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"logo-section-title\">ORGANISED BY<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"organizer-row\">\r\n        <div class=\"logo-box\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.verzinc.com\/space-faculty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/jaxa-logo-300x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"JAXA\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"logo-box\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.verzinc.com\/space-faculty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kibo-bc_logo-300x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"KIBO-ABC\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"logo-section-title\">IN PARTNERSHIP WITH<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"organizer-row\">\r\n        <div class=\"logo-box\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.verzinc.com\/space-faculty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MainLogo-1024x342-1.png\" alt=\"Space Faculty\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"logo-section-title\">SUPPORTED BY<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"organizer-row\">\r\n        <div class=\"logo-box\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.verzinc.com\/space-faculty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ostin.png\" alt=\"OSTIn\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mission: Missing Tools on ISS! Astronauts are preparing for an experiment and essential tools are missing aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Help them recover their tools by programming robots to navigate the station and locate the tools using image processing! What is KIBO Robot Programming Challenge (RPC)? 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