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Moegi Collaborates with Technological Academy for Solar Car Racing

In an inspiring endeavor to support educational pursuits through technology, Moegi Corporation, based in Musashino, Tokyo, has partnered with Fukushima Prefectural Tech Academy located in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture. This collaboration provides valuable technological support, specifically its CALINT Mobile and Realtime CALINT location services, aiming to assist students in their ambitious project for the WORLD GREEN CHALLENGE 2025. The students, hailing from the academy's Department of Robotics and Environmental Energy Systems, are gearing up to compete with their self-designed solar vehicle in Akita in August 2025.

Partnership Background

The Fukushima Prefectural Tech Academy is a vocational development institution dedicated to providing practical and specialized education while collaborating with regional industries. The academy focuses on cultivating essential skills for students in robotics, environment, and energy sectors, ensuring they become immediate assets to society. Through hands-on projects and manufacturing activities, the academy provides rich learning experiences, where the solar car racing initiative stands out as a testament to students' creativity and technical prowess.

Moegi's journey towards assisting the academy began at the Robot Aerospace Festival held in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, where connections with the academy's educators led to fruitful exchanges. This shared vision of nurturing future talent rooted in the same region ultimately facilitated this technological provision.

Addressing Challenges in Racing

Historically, solar car racing has posed logistical challenges, requiring teams to develop and modify specialized equipment to determine vehicle locations accurately. Such tasks typically demanded programming skills and knowledge of electronic circuitry, posing significant hurdles for student teams, like those at Tech Academy, who want to concentrate on the design and development of their solar vehicles.

Despite having their location tracking system, students found it challenging to operate without an extensive technical background. Recognizing this gap, Moegi stepped in, offering intuitive and easy-to-use solutions with CALINT Mobile and Realtime CALINT, designed for users with minimal technical know-how.

With a simple setup requiring only a smartphone and internet access, no complex machinery or specialized configurations are necessary. The system enables real-time tracking of latitude, longitude, time, altitude, and direction, allowing students to focus on enhancing their vehicle's performance and learning without additional burdens.

Overview of the Supplied Technology

• - CALINT Mobile: This application gathers and records positioning data on smartphones, allowing for historical data retention, facilitating post-race analysis and technical development.
• - Realtime CALINT: The real-time visualization of the solar vehicle's position enables the command center to monitor the vehicle's current location, thereby enhancing safety management and race operations. Detailed information about this service will be released at a later date.

Previously, teams relied on phone chat or amateur radio to track rough positions, which complicated accurate location identification. With the new implementation, students can easily visualize their statuses, creating a safer and more cohesive racing experience for the entire team.

Looking Ahead

Moegi Corporation is committed to providing similar technological support to educational and research institutions, promoting practical learning for the forthcoming generation of innovators through location technology. We invite educational entities interested in utilizing these services to reach out, and we will continue fostering relationships with environments nurturing the next generation of engineers and creators.

Future Ventures and Collaboration

Moreover, Moegi is open to partnerships in various forms, including technical cooperation, research collaborations, and financial support. We welcome inquiries from those interested in joining us in shaping the future.

Contact Us

To learn more or get involved, please reach out to Moegi Corporation, Public Relations Department. Contact information is available on our website. Discover more about our location management solutions on our special CALINT page.