Ericsson, SoftBank, and Hawks to Host H.E.R.O Lab Robot Program in Fukuoka and Osaka

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  • Ericsson, SoftBank, and Hawks to Host H.E.R.O Lab Robot Program in Fukuoka and Osaka
  • Ericsson Japan, SoftBank, and the Hawks will host 'H.E.R.O Lab,' a free robot programming workshop for grades 1-7 in Fukuoka (July 4) and Osaka (July 11, 2026). Each session is limited to 30 participants.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 5, 2026

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Ericsson Japan, SoftBank, and the Hawks will host 'H.E.R.O Lab,' a free robot programming workshop for grades 1-7 in Fukuoka (July 4) and Osaka (July 11, 2026). Each session is limited to 30 participants.

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Ericsson, SoftBank, and Hawks to Host H.E.R.O Lab Robot Program in Fukuoka and Osaka (June 5, 2026), PR Times
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Ericsson Japan, SoftBank, and the Hawks will host 'H.E.R.O Lab,' a free robot programming workshop for grades 1-7 in Fukuoka (July 4) and Osaka (July 11, 2026). Each session is limited to 30 participants.
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Ericsson Japan, with SoftBank and Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, will host the robot education program 'H.E.R.O Lab' for students in grades 1-7 in 2026. The Fukuoka session is on July 4 at Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk, and the Osaka session is on July 11 at Osaka Business Park Crystal Tower.\n\nBased on Ericsson's global 'Connect to Learn: Digital Lab Program,' the workshop lets participants assemble and program robots to play a baseball game on a themed course, guided by mentors from Ericsson and SoftBank.\n\nEach venue has a capacity of 30 (free, lottery if oversubscribed). Applications close on July 3 for Fukuoka and July 10 for Osaka. Participants receive a pair of tickets to a Hawks game (30 pairs per venue): the July 4 game vs Chiba Lotte for Fukuoka, and the August 4 game vs Hokkaido Nippon-Ham for Osaka. Through this, Ericsson aims to foster future IT talent.

FAQ

What kind of program is "H.E.R.O Lab"?

It is a free robot and programming education program for elementary and junior high school students, based on Ericsson's "Connect to Learn" and held in cooperation with SoftBank and Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.

What are the dates and locations for the event?

The Fukuoka event will be held on July 4, 2026, at Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk, and the Osaka event on July 11, 2026, at Osaka Business Park Crystal Tower Conference Room E.

What is the target age, capacity, and participation fee?

The target is students from 1st grade of elementary school to 1st grade of junior high school. The capacity is 30 participants per venue (lottery if registrations exceed capacity), and participation is free.

What benefits do participants receive?

30 pairs of Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks game tickets will be given away at each venue (Fukuoka: July 4 match against Chiba Lotte; Osaka: August 4 match against Nippon-Ham).

When is the application deadline?

The application deadline is July 3, 2026, 23:59 for Fukuoka, and July 10, 2026, 23:59 for Osaka. Applications may close early if capacity is reached.

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