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In this competition, students themselves organize a team to plan, design and produce a small formula-style racing car. However, the competition focuses on the overall activities surrounding object creation; in other words, not only the running performance, but also the car concept and design, as well as cost and other aspects of the vehicle. While creating their cars, students acquire a wide range of practical knowledge not limited to only machinery and electronics, and also strive to increase performance, reduce costs, and improve the marketability of their vehicle. This in turn sharpens their ability to self-identify and resolve problems−skills that are nowadays expected of young engineers and students. Leadership and teamwork among members is essential as well, and students gain valuable experience through object creation "MONO-ZUKURI" while also directly experiencing the magnificence and fun of creating objects.
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| Competition Category |
Outline of Competition |
Awarded Points |
| Vehicle inspection |
The following tests are conducted: Compliance with vehicle safety and design requirements; Braking test (4-wheel locked state); Exhaust noise test (110 dB or less under set conditions); Tilt-table test (no fuel leakage when the vehicle is inclined at 45°, and no roll-over when the vehicle is titled to 60° with the driver seated). |
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| Static Competition |
Cost |
This competition aims to teach competitors that budget and cost management are important factors that must be considered in vehicle manufacturing activities. While comparing with the actual vehicle, checks are conducted of (1) the cost accuracy of a cost report submitted in advance and (2) manufacturing quality and workmanship, etc., of each team's vehicle. Further, the costs detailed in the report and vehicle compliance are examined. An oral question session is conducted concerning the component manufacturing process, etc., of two components that are standard purchased items. Based on this, the competitors・knowledge and level of understanding is assessed. |
100 |
| Presentation |
This competition aims to assess the competitors・presentation skills. The hypothetical background scenario of the presentation is that the presenter must“sell to a director of a manufacturing company the outstanding design features of their vehicle. |
75 |
| Design |
An evaluation will be conducted based on pre-submitted design materials and the vehicle itself. This evaluation will look at (a) what type of technologies have been utilized in the vehicle, (b) what ingenious techniques and approaches have been utilized, and (c) whether the adopted technologies are suitable for market release. More specifically, an oral question session is conducted concerning such matters as the appropriateness of the design of the vehicle body and structural components, the degree of innovation, workability, ease of maintenance and assemblability. |
150 |
| Dynamic competitions |
Acceleration |
0-75m acceleration test. A time competition in which 2 drivers from each team run twice each (4 times in total). |
75 |
| Skidpad |
Corning performance evaluation on a figure-of-eight course. A time competition in which 2 drivers from each team run twice each (4 times in total). |
50 |
| Autocross |
Competitors run 1 full lap of a roughly 950m course that includes straights, bends, a slalom and a chicane. A time competition in which 2 drivers from each team run twice each (4 times in total). The start order of Endurance is determined according to the team performance of Autocross. |
150 |
| Endurance |
Competitors run 22 full laps of a roughly 1,000m course that includes straights, bends, a slalom and a chicane. The vehicle's overall performance and reliability are evaluated based on running speed. |
300 |
| Fuel economy |
An evaluation is conducted based on the fuel consumption during endurance running. |
100 |
| Total Points |
1000 |
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