Elecom x Robo-do x Edion First Typing Contest Elecom Cup 2026 Spring Held
Robo-do, a robot programming school under the Edion Group, is collaborating with Elecom for the fourth annual "First Typing Contest Elecom Cup 2026 Spring." This event aims to help children improve their typing skills, crucial for programming education, using a user-friendly interface inspired by Elecom's "KEY PALETTO" keyboard. This year, it introduces an "Advanced Division" for participants junior high school age and above, and a live tournament will be held at "STREAM FEST.2026 Osaka."
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Yumemiru Co., Ltd. (Sakai City, Osaka, Representative Director: Akinori Shigenori), which operates the robot programming school "Robo-do" with approximately 120 classrooms nationwide, will hold the "First Typing Contest Elecom Cup 2026 Spring," a collaborative event with Elecom Co., Ltd. (Osaka City, Osaka), for the fourth time.
First Typing Contest Elecom Cup 2026 Spring
▼What is the First Typing Contest Elecom Cup 2026 Spring?
This is a beginner-focused typing contest held for children nationwide through a collaboration between Robo-do, part of the Edion Group which operates robot programming schools across Japan, and Elecom Co., Ltd.
The contest features a typing challenge screen modeled after Elecom's "First Keyboard 'KEY PALETTO'" which is ideal for children's typing practice, with features designed to be easy for beginners to understand and participate.
*About KEY PALETTO: https://www.elecom.co.jp/pickup/contents/00098/
First Keyboard "KEY PALETTO"
▼Purpose of the Event
With programming education becoming mandatory in elementary schools, children have more opportunities to interact with computers and programming, but they may still 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" to provide an opportunity to hone their typing skills. Participants can attempt the "First Typing Contest" multiple times during the event period. Let's improve typing skills and aim for high scores through repeated, enjoyable challenges!
Furthermore, for the first time, an "Advanced Division" for participants junior high school age and above will be newly established. We look forward to participation from adults who can set a high-level example for the children!
▼First Typing Contest Elecom Cup 2026 Spring in Osaka
The Elecom Cup 2026 Spring will also host a live tournament of the Elecom Cup concurrently at the experiential event "STREAM FEST.2026 Osaka," held on May 5, 2026 (National Holiday), targeting elementary and junior high school students. *STREAM FEST. Official Website: https://stream-fest.org/
▼Special Website for First Typing Contest Elecom Cup 2026 Spring
https://robo-done.com/elecom2026spring/
▼Overview of the First Typing Contest Elecom Cup 2026 Spring
**Event Period: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - Sunday, May 17, 2026**
**Results Announcement: Early June 2026**
**Prizes for Winners: The top 1 participant from each elementary school grade, and the top 1 participant from the Advanced Division (7 individuals in total) will receive ELECOM products and Robo-do original merchandise.** *Prizes are subject to change without notice.*
**Eligibility: Elementary school students nationwide, and general participants (anyone junior high school age or older is welcome)**
**Divisions: Kids (Grades 1-3) / Junior (Grades 4-6) / Advanced (Junior High School and above)**
Entry Method: After attempting the typing challenge on the contest screen, enter the required information in the displayed form to register.
*Participants for the live tournament will be selected from those who expressed interest, based on their scores as of Tuesday, April 21st.*
[What is the Robot Programming School "Robo-do"?]
◆Operated by Yumemiru Co., Ltd. of the Edion Group.
◆A robot programming school that values "Learning from passions, connecting with society."
◆Approximately 120 classrooms nationwide (over 6,000 students total) *As of the end of March 2026.
◆A curriculum of up to 5 years, allowing even young students to start from scratch.
◆Curriculum themes based on programming technologies found in everyday life.
◆Holds the "Dan League," a robot competition for Robo-do students, annually, with over 2,000 Robo-do students participating nationwide.
◆Develops skills essential for future society alongside programming (collaboration, problem-solving, presentation skills).
◆Collaborates with companies and public institutions such as Microsoft Japan, LION, Elecom, Kintetsu Railway, and JAXA on event hosting and curriculum development projects.
◆Received the Grand Prize for Customer Satisfaction in Programming Education at the E-DWARDS 2026 Awards.
*Website: https://robo-done.com/
First Typing Contest Elecom Cup 2026 Spring
▼What is the First Typing Contest Elecom Cup 2026 Spring?
This is a beginner-focused typing contest held for children nationwide through a collaboration between Robo-do, part of the Edion Group which operates robot programming schools across Japan, and Elecom Co., Ltd.
The contest features a typing challenge screen modeled after Elecom's "First Keyboard 'KEY PALETTO'" which is ideal for children's typing practice, with features designed to be easy for beginners to understand and participate.
*About KEY PALETTO: https://www.elecom.co.jp/pickup/contents/00098/
First Keyboard "KEY PALETTO"
▼Purpose of the Event
With programming education becoming mandatory in elementary schools, children have more opportunities to interact with computers and programming, but they may still 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" to provide an opportunity to hone their typing skills. Participants can attempt the "First Typing Contest" multiple times during the event period. Let's improve typing skills and aim for high scores through repeated, enjoyable challenges!
Furthermore, for the first time, an "Advanced Division" for participants junior high school age and above will be newly established. We look forward to participation from adults who can set a high-level example for the children!
▼First Typing Contest Elecom Cup 2026 Spring in Osaka
The Elecom Cup 2026 Spring will also host a live tournament of the Elecom Cup concurrently at the experiential event "STREAM FEST.2026 Osaka," held on May 5, 2026 (National Holiday), targeting elementary and junior high school students. *STREAM FEST. Official Website: https://stream-fest.org/
▼Special Website for First Typing Contest Elecom Cup 2026 Spring
https://robo-done.com/elecom2026spring/
▼Overview of the First Typing Contest Elecom Cup 2026 Spring
**Event Period: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - Sunday, May 17, 2026**
**Results Announcement: Early June 2026**
**Prizes for Winners: The top 1 participant from each elementary school grade, and the top 1 participant from the Advanced Division (7 individuals in total) will receive ELECOM products and Robo-do original merchandise.** *Prizes are subject to change without notice.*
**Eligibility: Elementary school students nationwide, and general participants (anyone junior high school age or older is welcome)**
**Divisions: Kids (Grades 1-3) / Junior (Grades 4-6) / Advanced (Junior High School and above)**
Entry Method: After attempting the typing challenge on the contest screen, enter the required information in the displayed form to register.
*Participants for the live tournament will be selected from those who expressed interest, based on their scores as of Tuesday, April 21st.*
[What is the Robot Programming School "Robo-do"?]
◆Operated by Yumemiru Co., Ltd. of the Edion Group.
◆A robot programming school that values "Learning from passions, connecting with society."
◆Approximately 120 classrooms nationwide (over 6,000 students total) *As of the end of March 2026.
◆A curriculum of up to 5 years, allowing even young students to start from scratch.
◆Curriculum themes based on programming technologies found in everyday life.
◆Holds the "Dan League," a robot competition for Robo-do students, annually, with over 2,000 Robo-do students participating nationwide.
◆Develops skills essential for future society alongside programming (collaboration, problem-solving, presentation skills).
◆Collaborates with companies and public institutions such as Microsoft Japan, LION, Elecom, Kintetsu Railway, and JAXA on event hosting and curriculum development projects.
◆Received the Grand Prize for Customer Satisfaction in Programming Education at the E-DWARDS 2026 Awards.
*Website: https://robo-done.com/