The 2nd ROBO-ONE Light, Robot Fight Tournament in Kawasaki (May 22, 2010)

The 2nd ROBO-ONE Light sponsored ROBO-ONE Committee, took place at Institute of Industrial Promotion Kawasaki Hall on May 22nd, 2010. ROBO-ONE Light is robot fight tournament for robots on the market, which are officially recognized by ROBO-ONE Committee. Beginner, who gets robot from the market and want to attend the ROBO-ONE Tournament, also can attend the competition with his robot which is made from just robot kit. Custom-built robot, just the weight 1 kg or under also can attend the tournament. The winner of Light A and B Class get the right to attend the 19th ROBO-ONE tournament. The 1st ROBO-ONE LIGHT took place on March 22, 2010.

The 2nd ROBO-ONE Light had 2 class, one was Light A Class which could be joined the kit over 1.3 kg. The other was Light B Class joined the kit 1.3 kg or under and also custom-built robot, 1 kg or under.

The regulations are as follows;
1) Officially recognized robot regulation
Robots on the market, officially recognized by ROBO-ONE Committee, can attend the competition whether the robot adapt the 17th ROBO-ONE regulation nor not. Remodeling is prohibited. Head parts can be remodeled and also covering robot body with plastic or paper is permitted.
2) Robot weight except for the officially recognized robot is 1 kg or under and the robot has to adapt the 17th ROBO-ONE regulation.

In the 2nd tournament, custom-built robots handicapped by about 300 g compared with officially recognized kits. It was interesting that how builder of custom robot 1 kg or under overcame the weight handicap and which robot kit was able to win the tournament. However, it is necessary for getting championship of robot fight tournament to carry 3 important factors such as good body, good motion and good control.

Light A Class joined 8 robots. They were 5 KHR-3HVs, 2 TINNYWAVEs and FREEDUM Jr, Ⅲ. The Champion was Summit (TINNYWAVE), the 2nd place was Isoko-Guardian (KHR-3HV) and the 3rd place was Karuma (KHR-3HV). TINNYWAVE got the Light Champonship successively.

Light B Class joined 18 robots. The best 4 robots were 3 UK1( 1kg and under 1kg) and Robovie-X. The champion was Ko-Garoo (UK1) , the 2nd place was ME09-G (UK1) and the 3rd place was Camereon-EX (Robovie-X). In the B class, custom-built UK1 robot could overcome the weight handicap 300 g. The videos are as follows;


Light A Class
For the 3rd Place: Karuma vs Searu. The winner was Karuma.


Final Match: Isoko- Gurdian vs Summit. The winner was Summit.


Light B Class
For 3rd Place: Camereon-EX vs Varhight. The winner was Camereon-EX.


Final match: Ko-Garro vs ME09-G


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The 4th ROBO-ONE SOCCER in Kawasaki ( May 22, 2010)

The 4th RBO-ONE SOCCER took place at Institute of Industrial Promotion Kawasaki Hall in Kawasaki on May 22nd 2010. The 1st Soccer Game of ROBO-ONE was carried out as ROBO-ONE Special CUP on June 30th and July 1st in 2007. Then every year holds game.

There is a big difference between ROBO-ONE SOCCER and KONDO CUP soccer. The soccer field of ROBO-ONE SOCCER is made from a lot of joint carpet (30 cm x 30 cm). Therefore, it is necessary to make motions different from those on the smooth field of KONDO CUP. Another big difference is the number of playing robots. Four robots play in the ROBO-ONE SOCCER different from 3 robots in the KONDO CUP. Therefore, one team has to consist of 4 robots at least, most of teams consist of 5 robots including a substitute robot. The body regulation, the same that of ROBO-ONE and the soccer rule are here. Robots have to pass the regulation check, which is carried out before the games as the following video.


Ten teams joined the soccer game and teams were divided into two groups. Group A members were Kanto-Branch, Espresso-Pacchigi, SKY, SHIBAURA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY and RFC-Aichi. Group B members were Hamamatsu Technical High School, Trinity, The University of Electro-Communications, Tokotoko & Metalic-4 Brothers and RFC Bamboo☆BridgeⅡ. Each team had 2 games in the group. The 1st and 2nd place of the each group could join the final tournament.

The first and 2nd places of Group B were RFC Bamboo☆BridgeⅡand Trinity respectively. The first place of Group A were Kanto–Branch. However, there were three second place teams in the A Group, therefore penalty shoot-outs were carried out with 3 teams as SKY, SHIBAURA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY and RFC-Aichi. Finally, SKY won the penalty shoot-outs and got the 2nd place. The video of penalty shoot-outs is as follows;



The Champion of the 4th ROBO-ONE SOCCER was Trinity. Trinity was also the 3rd ROBO-ONE SOCCER champion. The 2nd place was RFC Bamboo☆BridgeⅡ and the 3rd place was SKY. The videos are as follows

Group A had 5 games. Kanto-Branch vs Espresso-Pacchigi. Kanto-Branch won the game 1-0.


Semi Final: SKY vs RFC Banboo☆BridgeⅡRFC Banboo☆BridgeⅡwon the game.


Final game: Trinity vs RFC Bamboo☆BridgeⅡThe champion was Trinity.

KRS-4034HV and KRS-4033HV, new KONDO servos, will be put on the market ( May 13, 2010 )

KONDO KAGAKU CO. LTD. announced new servos, KRS-4034HV and KRS-4033HV will be put on the market. The shipment is scheduled on May 20th, 2010 from KONDO’s web shop or other shops. KRS-4034HV ICS succeed to KRS-4014HV ICS and KRS-4013 also succeed to KRS-4013HV ICS respectively. New servos are suitable for KONDO controller, RCB-3HV and RCB-4HV. Specifications of new servos are as follows:

KRS-4034HV　ICS
Torque: 41.7 kg-cm (11.1V, in a stationary state)
Speed: 0.17S/60° (11.1V, non-loading)
Maximum moving angle: 270°
Length: 43(H) ×32(W) × 32.5(D)mm, the same size that of KRS-4014HV ICS and KRS-4013 HV ICS
Weight: 61.2 g (excluding horn and cable)
Attached Parts: Cable (400 mm) x1
Price: 16,000 yen (excluding tax), 76,000 yen (6 set, excluding tax)


KRS-4033HV　ICS
Torque: 30.6 kg-cm (11.1V, in a stationary state)
Speed: 0.12S/60° (11.1V, non-loading)
Maximum moving angle: 270°
Length: 43(H) ×32(W) × 32.5(D)mm, the same size that of KRS-4014HV ICS and KRS-4013 HV ICS
Weight: 61.4 g (excluding horn and cable)
Attached Parts: Cable (400 mm) x1
Price: 16,000 yen (excluding tax), 76,000 yen (6 set, excluding tax)

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The 20th KONDO CUP Robot Soccer Game KHR Class in Akihabara, Tokyo (May 1, 2010)

The 20th KONDO CUP Robot Soccer Game KHR Class sponsored by KONDO Co. Ltd. took place at ROBOSPOT in Akihabara, Tokyo on May 1st, 2010.

KONDO CUP, Robot Soccer Game started on June 5th, 2006. Almost every 2 month held games. There are two classes, one is KHR class which KHR-series robot such as KHR-1, 2, 3HV can attend the games. KHR robots changed 4 and less than 4 high-torque servos also attend the KHR class game. The other class, open class in which robots using just KONDO servo motor can attend the game and using of number of high-torque servo is not limited. Open class games also took place at ROBOSPOT on April 25th, 2010.

The first half time of the game is 5 minutes, the break time 1 min and the second half is 5 min. One team is consisted with 3 or four robots.　 Just 3 robots can play soccer in the field. The soccer field of open class is larger than that of KHR class. The regulation of robot body and rules of soccer are described in the ROBOSPOT’ s web site.

Six teams attended the KHR class. Six teams were divided into 2 leagues. A-league teams were Kanto-Branch, Voice and ROBOCCO. B-league teams were RFC Autumleaf, J-SKY and Tentative team. 　Each league had a league game and each the 1st place had a final game.

The 1st place of A-league was ROBOCCO and B-league was J-SKY. ROBOCCO members were Minami, Namikawa and Yagihashi, which were all KHR-3HV. J-SKY team members were Caruma, BEE, Fantom-R and Koyuki.


The final game was ROBOCCO vs J-SKY. J-SKY got 1 goals. The champion team of the 20th KONDO CUP open class was J-SKY. The result is here.

Some videos, A-league are as follows:

A-League: Kantou-Branch vs Voice, 2nd half. Kantou-Branch team members were Zauler-2, BLACK TIGER and Metanick Fighter. The winner team was Kantou-Branch.


A-League:Voice vs ROBOCCO, 2nd half. Voice team members were Eorzkai, DET and Kuroringo. ROBOCCO team members were Minami, Namikawa and Yagihashi. The winner team was ROBOCCO.


A-League:Kantou-Branch vs ROBOCC, 2nd half. Kantou-Branch team members were Zauler-2, BLACK TIGER and Metanick Fighter. ROBOCCO team members were Minami, Namikawa and Yagihashi. The game ended in a draw.


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