Elecom x Robodan x Edion: First Typing Contest Elecom Cup 2026 Spring to be Held

Yumemiru Co., Ltd. (Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, Representative Director: Akinori Shigenmi), part of the Edion Group, which operates the robot programming school "Robodan" with approximately 120 classrooms nationwide, will hold the "First Typing Contest Elecom Cup 2026 Spring," a collaboration event with Elecom Co., Ltd. (Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture), for the fourth time.

## What is the First Typing Contest Elecom Cup 2026 Spring?

This is a beginner-focused typing contest for children nationwide, a collaboration between Edion Group's "Robodan," which operates robot programming schools across the country, and Elecom Co., Ltd.

The contest features a typing challenge screen modeled after Elecom's "First Keyboard "KEY PALETTO"", which is perfect for children's typing practice, incorporating design elements that make it easy and accessible for beginners to challenge themselves.

*About Key Palette: https://www.elecom.co.jp/pickup/contents/00098/

## Purpose of the Event

With programming education becoming compulsory in elementary schools, children now have more opportunities to interact with computers and programming. However, they may struggle with typing on unfamiliar keyboards. To enable children to engage more freely with computers and programming, we are holding the "First Typing Contest Elecom Cup" as an opportunity to hone their typing skills. The "First Typing Contest" allows participants to challenge themselves multiple times throughout the period. By enjoying multiple attempts, participants can improve their typing skills and aim for high scores!

Furthermore, this year marks the introduction of an "Advance Division," open to participants junior high school age and above, for the first time. We eagerly await participation from adults who can set a high standard for children!

## First Typing Contest Elecom Cup 2026 Spring in Osaka

The "STREAM FEST.2026 Osaka," an experiential event for elementary and junior high school students held on May 5, 2026 (Tuesday, holiday), will simultaneously host a live "Elecom Cup" tournament.
*STREAM FEST. Official Website: https://stream-fest.org/

## First Typing Contest Elecom Cup 2026 Spring Special Site

https://robo-done.com/elecom2026spring/

## Elecom Cup 2026 Spring First Typing Contest Overview

**Event Period: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – Sunday, May 17, 2026**

**Results Announcement: Early June 2026**

**Award Prizes: The top 1 participant from each elementary school grade and the top 1 participant from the Advance Division (total of 7 winners) will receive ELECOM products and original Robodan merchandise.** Prizes are subject to change without notice.

**Eligibility: Elementary school students nationwide, and General Public (anyone junior high school age or older is welcome)**

**Divisions: Kids (Grades 1-3) / Junior (Grades 4-6) / Advance (Junior High School age and above)**

Entry Method: After completing a typing challenge on the contest's typing screen, enter the required information in the form displayed.

* _Participants in the live tournament will be selected from those who expressed interest, based on their scores as of Tuesday, April 21._

**【About Robot Programming School "Robodan"】**

◆ Operated by Yumemiru Co., Ltd., part of the Edion Group.
◆ A robot programming school that values "Turning passion into learning, connecting with society."
◆ Approximately 120 classrooms nationwide (over 6,000 students in total) *As of the end of March 2026.
◆ A curriculum of up to 5 years, allowing even younger children to start from scratch with no prior experience.
◆ Class content themed around programming technologies used in everyday life.
◆ Holds the "Dan League," a Robodan-exclusive robot contest for over 2,000 Robodan students nationwide, annually.
◆ Develops skills essential for future society alongside programming (collaboration, problem-solving, presentation skills).
◆ Collaboration projects with companies and public institutions such as Microsoft Japan, LION, Elecom, Kintetsu Railway, and JAXA for events and curriculum development.
◆ Received the Grand Prize for Customer Satisfaction in the 2026 Programming Education category at the IID Award.
*Website: https://robo-done.com/