[Evaluation Criteria for the Micromouse Halfsize in All Japan Micromouse Contest]
| Prize names | Key factors in winning prizes |
|---|---|
| 1st Prize - 6th Prize | Awards given to the top six contestants with the shortest running time. |
| Autonomy Prize | An award given to the mouse with the shortest running time after completing all runs within the time limit without touching the walls of the maze. (During the last run, the mouse has to return to the starting point.) |
| New Technology Prize | Evaluation based on the willingness to incorporate new technical elements and concepts that effectively opened up technological horizons. |
| Superior Prize | Evaluations based on the shortest running time and other aspects of performance particularly in the category of mice produced independently by high school students or younger. |
| Special Prize | The mouse that has noticeable features other than the evaluation items listed above. |
Prizes
1st Prize: Certificate
of award, trophy & research grant of \200,000(JPY)
2nd Prize:
Certificate
of award, trophy & research grant of \100,000(JPY)
3rd Prize: Certificate
of award, trophy & research grant of \50,000(JPY)
4th Prize: Certificate
of award, trophy & research grant of \30,000(JPY)
5th Prize: Certificate
of award, trophy & research grant of \20,000(JPY)
6th Prize: Certificate
of award, trophy & research grant of \10,000(JPY)
Autonomy Prize: Certificate
of award, trophy & research grant of \50,000(JPY)
New Technology Prize: Certificate of award & trophy
Superior Prize:
Certificate
of award & trophy
Special Prize: Certificate
of award
* All award recipients will receive special souvenirs. All contestants will receive a prize for participation.