{"id":2653,"date":"2026-07-10T02:10:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T02:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.verzinc.com\/space-faculty\/?page_id=2653"},"modified":"2026-07-10T02:27:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T02:27:16","slug":"kibo-rpc-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.verzinc.com\/space-faculty\/what-we-offer\/for-students-educators\/kibo-rpc-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"KIBO Robot Programming Challenge 2025"},"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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However, previous research has identified several possible sites where the treasure may be hidden, and landmarks have been found nearby. Now, you will take control of the Astrobee and together we will search for IB-1\u02bcs hidden treasure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>First, to find the treasure, the participants must command the Astrobee around the potential sites by following the landmarks. Be careful that fake treasures may be scattered among them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>After visiting all the candidate sites, use the clues that the astronaut has to find the real treasure, return to the correct location and get the treasure!<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The path you take to the treasure is up to you. Grab the treasure hidden by the Space Pirate IB-1 before your rivals find it!<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"kibo-button-wrapper\" style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.verzinc.com\/space-faculty\/what-we-offer\/for-students-educators\/kibo-rpc-2024\/\" class=\"kibo-btn\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n        Previous KIBO-RPC Missions\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<\/div>\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\/06\/kibo-5th-rpc-decal.png\" alt=\"Asian Try Zero-G\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"program-content\">\r\n            <h3>What is KIBO Robot Programming Challenge (RPC)?<\/h3>\r\n            <p>The KIBO RPC was created by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in 2020 in partnership with member countries of the KIBO Asian Beneficial Collaboration initiative. 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\/RPC2025_Map-1536x731-1.png\" class=\"program-media img\" alt=\"KIBO-ABC\" style=\"width:100%;\" \/>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">1. Start from the docking station.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">2. After starting, Astrobee will patrol several candidate sites aboard Kibo where treasures are hidden.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">3. Each team may choose a route through the Oasis Zones*1, where they receive points for passing through, and report what they find at each candidate location for hidden treasures.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">4. Once all Astrobee has visited all of the sites, go to the astronaut and read the image of the real treasure and its nearby landmark. This will reveal the identity of the real treasure.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">5. Go to the real treasure and take a picture.<\/p> \r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">6. After taking the photo, activate the Signal Lights to inform the astronaut of the treasure\u2019s location, and the mission is complete.<\/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: Work with Astrobee to find the treasure left on the ISS by Space Pirates! 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