Scramble
Scramble is a Japan-based non-profit that runs an integrated robotics education and competition platform — QUESTiX robot-AI kits, the CoRE championship, and seven Junior Robot Teams — serving students aged 10 through working engineers to develop Japan's next-generation robotics talent pipeline.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2022
- HeadquartersKyoto, Japan
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Scramble does
Scramble is a Japan-based general incorporated association (non-profit) founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seika Town, Kyoto Prefecture, that operates an integrated robotics education and competition platform aimed at cultivating "challenge-driven co-creator" engineers from elementary school through working professional age. The organization runs three core programs: (1) Junior Robot Teams (JRT), a network of seven regional clubs (Kyoto/Seika, Osaka, Tokyo/Minato, Tokyo/Ota, Chiba/Kashiwanoha, Aichi/Toyota, Fukuoka/Hakata) serving students aged 10–15 who build large robots in teams of roughly six under engineer/university-student mentorship and feed into the CoRE 2nd League; (2) the Engineer Championship CoRE, an all-ages competition featuring alliance-based 2v2 battles with first-person robot control and a multi-dimensional award evaluation rubric, divided into a League 1 for advanced engineers and a League 2 for beginners; and (3) QUESTiX, a ~60cm cube-format robot-AI educational kit launched in September 2025, built on direct-drive motors, LiDAR, cameras, ROS 2 running on single-board computers, with image-recognition AI training and generative-AI (ChatGPT) code-from-Japanese-text features, priced at approximately 500,000 JPY per unit.
The technology stack combines a standardized hardware platform (single-board computer, ROS 2 middleware, LiDAR/camera perception) with curricular content covering computer vision, generative AI code generation, and autonomous-agent behavior (auto-attacker robots and reinforcement-learning-based 4-legged strikers). The QUESTiX kit is functionally comparable to food-delivery robots and was first deployed at Kyoto Tachibana High School under Japan's MEXT DX High School program.
Scramble is volunteer-run and monetizes primarily through tiered annual corporate/organizational supporting memberships (Scramble Partner at 1,000,000 JPY, Diamond at 500,000 JPY, Gold at 250,000 JPY, Silver at 100,000 JPY), individual supporting memberships (5,000–100,000+ JPY/year), Japan Keirin Association subsidies (6,700,221 JPY in FY2024), crowdfunding campaigns (5,000,000 JPY target for QUESTiX school distribution), and per-session JRT activity fees of 6,000 JPY. It sells no apps, has no paid API or SDK, and discloses no revenue figures.
Scramble firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Scramble
- Legal name
- 一般社团法人次世代机器人工程师支援机构
- Website
- https://scramble-robot.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2022
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Scramble is a Japan-based non-profit that runs an integrated robotics education and competition platform — QUESTiX robot-AI kits, the CoRE championship, and seven Junior Robot Teams — serving students aged 10 through working engineers to develop Japan's next-generation robotics talent pipeline.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Scramble industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Robotics Education and Engineering Talent Development
- NAICS
- Educational Support Services (611710), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (813990)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Competition Robotics Teams & Coaching (FLL/FTC/FRC, VEX) (EDAMADAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Robotics After-School & Enrichment Clubs (EDAMADAA), Robotics Learning Platforms (EDAFANAB)
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Where Scramble is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kyoto
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices7 records
Markets served
Scramble business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Corporate and Organization Supporting Memberships: Scramble earns revenue through corporate/organizational supporting member fees at various tiers: Scramble Partner (1,000,000 JPY/year), Diamond Sponsor (500,000 JPY/year), Gold Sponsor (250,000 JPY/year), and Silver Sponsor (100,000 JPY/year). These tiers provide logo placement, VIP seating at events, uniforms, robot branding, and event PR materials.
- Individual Supporting Memberships (Scramble Supporters Club): Individual supporters contribute at tiers from 5,000 JPY to 100,000+ JPY per year, receiving name acknowledgment on the official website, activity reports, VIP seating at championships, Scramble goods, and invitations to activity reports and social gatherings.
- Keirin (Bicycle Racing) Subsidies and Government Grants: The organization receives subsidy grants from the Japan Keirin Association (競輪の補助事業), which fund the Engineers Championship events. For example, the 2024 fiscal year academic/cultural promotion subsidy was 6,700,221 JPY.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Scramble Partner - 1,000,000 JPY/year (excl. tax) |
| Subscription | Annual | Diamond Sponsor - 500,000 JPY/year (excl. tax) |
| Subscription | Annual | Gold Sponsor - 250,000 JPY/year (excl. tax) |
| Subscription | Annual | Silver Sponsor - 100,000 JPY/year (excl. tax) |
| Subscription | Annual | Individual Supporters Club - 5,000 JPY to 100,000+ JPY/year |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | QUESTiX Robot Kit - approximately 500,000 JPY per unit |
| Subscription | Monthly | Junior Robot Team (JRT) Activity Fee - 6,000 JPY per session |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels11 records
Scramble product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Scramble is a non-profit organization that runs robotics education programs and competitions to cultivate next-generation engineers. It operates three integrated programs: the QUESTiX robot-AI educational kit for high-school students, the CoRE (Championship of Robotics Engineers) alliance-based large-robot competition for all ages, and the Junior Robot Teams (JRT) regional club program for elementary and middle school students ages 10-15 across seven locations in Japan.
Product overview
Scramble operates three integrated programs: (1) QUESTiX — a large-robot AI educational kit for general-track high school students with ROS 2-based robots, image recognition AI, and generative AI code generation; (2) CoRE (エンジニア選手権 / The Championship of Robotics Engineers) — an all-ages robot competition with two tiers (1部 League for advanced engineers, 2部 League for beginners) featuring alliance-based combat with large custom robots; and (3) JRT (ジュニアロボットチーム) — regional robot clubs for elementary and middle school students across 7 clubs in 1都2府3県, feeding participants into CoRE 2部 League. Together these form a pipeline from youth education through high school, university, and professional engineering development.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- QUESTiX (クエストィックス) A large-robot AI educational kit (~60cm cube) for general-track high school students, featuring direct-drive motors, LiDAR, cameras, ROS 2-based control on single-board computers, image-recognition AI training lessons, and ChatGPT-driven Japanese natural-language code generation. One kit serves 5-6 students in team-based inquiries culminating in frisbee-throwing robot battles.
- Engineers Championship CoRE (エンジニア選手権 CoRE) An all-ages robot competition championship cultivating 'challenge-driven co-creator' engineers through alliance-based 2v2 first-person perspective robot combat. Includes automated scoring, award evaluation systems, and competition management infrastructure. Divided into League 1 (advanced engineers and university students) and League 2 (beginners, including JRT members).
- CoRE 1部リーグ (League 1) The advanced tier of the CoRE championship for experienced engineers, university students, and working professionals. Teams develop multiple robot types including attacker, auto-attacker, builder, and striker (4-legged walker) robots, competing in alliance-based high-complexity gameplay with skill-based award evaluation.
- CoRE 2部リーグ (League 2) The beginner tier of the CoRE championship, open to first-time competitors and Junior Robot Team members. Teams use standardized robot kits to build entries, with regional cup events such as the 'Kashiwanoha Cup' and 'Kyoto Cup' held across Japan.
- Junior Robot Teams (JRT / ジュニアロボットチーム) A regional robot club program for elementary 5th through middle 3rd grade students (ages 10-15) operating across 7 Japanese locations. Participants build large robots in teams of approximately 6 under guidance from working engineers and university student mentors, with activity fees of 6,000 JPY per session, and aim to compete in the CoRE League 2.
Quantifiable outcome
- Engineering enrollment among female students targeted to increase through early exposure to robotics before career path selection
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Scramble
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Scramble technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability7 records
Feature3 records
Scramble partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
33 partnerships are on record, tiered silver sponsor, partner-level sponsor providing pc-based industrial control technology and automation software (twincat), silver sponsor (corporate supporting member), emerald-level (top) sponsor of core championship, diamond sponsor (5th year of support), gold sponsor (6th year of support), gold sponsor (7th year including predecessor organization), silver sponsor (6th year of support), co-development partner for educational materials, ruby-level sponsor providing logistics equipment technology, gold-level corporate supporting member, scramble partner, diamond sponsor, gold sponsor, silver sponsor (6th year including predecessor), silver sponsor (7th year including predecessor), activity base partner - primary venue provider, activity base partner, activity base partner - municipal government support, media partner, special cooperation / endorsement - government, special cooperation and primary dx high school pilot partner.
- 株式会社京都製作所 (Kyoto Seisakusho)silver sponsorSilver-level sponsor specializing in packaging machinery and automotive battery production equipment. Also provides support for 'Catch Robot Battle Contest' promoting manufacturing-oriented student support.
- 株式会社システマック (Systemac)silver sponsorSilver-level sponsor providing logistics engineering and business system software development. Offers integrated solutions combining mechanical technology and computing to support workplace automation and efficiency.
- ベッコフオートメーション株式会社 (Beckhoff Automation)partner-level sponsor providing pc-based industrial control technology and automation software (twincat)Scramble Partner-level sponsor. Provides PC-based industrial control technology and automation solutions including TwinCAT software, industrial PCs, and drive technology. Supports the organization's engineering training programs through technology provision and sponsorship.
- フエニックス・コンタクト株式会社 (Phoenix Contact)silver sponsor (corporate supporting member)Silver-level corporate supporting member. Germany-headquartered company developing and manufacturing over 100,000 products across industrial connection technology, automation technology, interface systems, and surge protection in more than 50 countries worldwide.
- 株式会社ビットキー (bitkey)emerald-level (top) sponsor of core championshipEmerald-level (highest tier) CoRE sponsor. The company provides the highest level of financial and marketing support for the championship, appearing as an official sponsor with maximum branding benefits.
- 株式会社潤工社 (Junkosha)diamond sponsor (5th year of support)Diamond-level sponsor (highest corporate tier, 5th consecutive year) specializing in high-precision products using high-performance polymers, including wire/cable products, tube/fitting products, and injection-molded products.
- 株式会社村田製作所 (Murata Manufacturing)gold sponsor (6th year of support)Gold-level sponsor (6th consecutive year). Leading electronic component and multi-functional high-density module designer and manufacturer supporting the organization's mission.
- 株式会社たけびし (Takebishi)gold sponsor (7th year including predecessor organization)Gold-level sponsor (7th year of support including predecessor unincorporated organization). Technical trading company handling Mitsubishi Electric industrial electrical and electronic equipment, with focus on robot and system expansion.
- 株式会社Keigansilver sponsor (6th year of support)Silver-level sponsor (6th consecutive year) developing autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and motor modules (KeiganMotor) for factory automation, aligned with the organization's robotics education mission.
- 一般社団法人京都知恵産業創造の森 (Kyoto Chie Industry Creation Forest)co-development partner for educational materialsJoint development partner for robot-AI educational kit distribution to Kyoto prefecture general-track high schools since 2023. Co-developed the curriculum and lending program for educational kits.
- 三菱ロジスネクスト株式会社 (Mitsubishi Logisnext)ruby-level sponsor providing logistics equipment technologyRuby-level sponsor for CoRE championship. Comprehensive logistics equipment manufacturer supporting the organization's mission to develop next-generation engineers through robotics competitions.
- 株式会社ASK technogold-level corporate supporting memberGold-level corporate supporting member specializing in Autodesk Revit add-in development for the construction industry, contributing to the organization's engineering education mission.
- 新明工業株式会社 (Shinmei Industry)silver sponsorSilver-level sponsor providing support for automobile production equipment design and automotive maintenance services. Contributes to the organization's engineering talent development mission.
- 片山チエン株式会社 (Katayama Chain)scramble partnerScramble Partner-level sponsor supporting the organization's mission and programs.
- 興亜電機株式会社 (Koa Denki)diamond sponsorDiamond-level sponsor contributing to the organization's engineering talent development programs.
- 株式会社karakuri productsgold sponsorGold-level sponsor contributing to the organization's engineering talent development programs.
- トヨタテクニカルディベロップメント株式会社 (Toyota Technical Development)gold sponsorGold-level sponsor contributing to the organization's engineering talent development programs.
- 株式会社SCREENホールディングス (SCREEN Holdings)gold sponsorGold-level sponsor contributing to the organization's engineering talent development programs.
- 山口養魚場 (Yamaguchi Fish Farm)silver sponsor (6th year including predecessor)Silver-level sponsor (6th year including predecessor organization).Fish farming business (cultivating koi carp) providing support to the organization's mission, demonstrating diverse industry backing.
- 有限会社日双工業 (Nisso Kogyo)silver sponsor (7th year including predecessor)Silver-level sponsor (7th year including predecessor organization). Milling service provider with particular strength in complex 3D shape machining, supporting the organization's engineering education mission.
- なものづくり.jp株式会社 (Monozukuri.jp)silver sponsorSilver-level sponsor supporting the organization's engineering education programs.
- 株式会社アールティ (RT)silver sponsorSilver-level sponsor contributing robotics technology expertise and sponsorship to the organization.
- リビルドテクノロジー株式会社 (Rebuild Technology)silver sponsorSilver-level sponsor supporting the organization's mission.
- 一般法人i-RooBO Network Forum (Robo&Peace)activity base partner - primary venue providerActivity Base Partner providing the Open Technology Center Robo&Peace venue at ATC in Osaka for JRT Osaka Vertex activities. Key venue infrastructure partner enabling JRT club operations.
- 一般財団法人高度技術社会推進協会 (TEPIA)activity base partner - primary venue providerActivity Base Partner providing TEPIA Advanced Technology Hall in Tokyo for JRT Minato Albus and Schwarz Haneda clubs. Key venue infrastructure partner.
- 学習塾翠嵐 (Study Cafe Suiran)activity base partnerActivity Base Partner providing venue for JRT Toyota Girasole in Toyota City, Aichi. Contributes to regional STEM education access.
- 柏の葉オープンイノベーションラボ (KOIL)activity base partnerActivity Base Partner (with support from Mitsui Fudosan) providing KOIL venue in Kashiwanoha, Chiba for JRT Kashiwanoha Timsah activities.
- 精華町企画調整課 (Seika Town Planning Division)activity base partner - municipal government supportActivity Base Partner - municipal government (Seika Town) providing support including SEIKA Creators Incubation Center venue access for JRT Seika Frente and the organization's headquarters activities.
- 株式会社PR TIMESmedia partnerMedia Partner providing press release distribution services for the organization's announcements, enhancing media reach and PR effectiveness.
- 京都府 商工労働観光部産業振興課special cooperation / endorsement - governmentSpecial Cooperation and Endorsement from Kyoto Prefecture government, supporting the organization's mission and providing legitimacy for engineering education initiatives.
- 合同会社esaspecial cooperationProvides team communication and collaboration tool support for the organization, enabling operational coordination across distributed teams.
- 株式会社wundouspecial cooperationProvides special cooperation support to the organization's activities.
- 京都橘高等学校 (Kyoto Tachibana High School)primary dx high school pilot partnerFirst DX High School (MEXT program) pilot partner where QUESTiX was deployed for 27 students in 5 teams over 9 sessions. Acts as the proof-of-concept deployment for the educational kit, providing feedback for product development.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Scramble competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology): FIRST operates the global FLL/FTC/FRC competition ecosystem that Scramble's CoRE championship parallels. Both target K-12 through professional-age participants with team-based robotics competitions, alliance formats, and structured awards — making FIRST the closest global comparator despite FIRST's much larger scale.
- LEGO Education: LEGO Education provides block-based and SPIKE robotics platforms widely used in school STEM curricula. Comparable to JRT and QUESTiX as a robot-kit-plus-curriculum provider targeting K-12 students with educator training.
- VEX Robotics (Innovation First International): VEX runs the VEX IQ, VRC, and VEX U competition tracks with standardized robot kits and team-based gameplay. Directly comparable to CoRE in competition structure and to QUESTiX as a robot-kit-plus-curriculum offering, though VEX operates globally while Scramble is Japan-focused.
- NHK Student Robocon: Japan's premier student robotics competition broadcast on NHK, with university-team robot battles. Scramble's CoRE championship sits in the same Japanese student-robotics competition ecosystem and shares mentor overlap (Kobayashi Kento served as NHK Student Robocon commentator).
Emerging players
- RoboCup Federation: RoboCup runs international robotics competitions across multiple leagues (soccer, rescue, industrial). Comparable in operating robotics competitions with standardized rules and award rubrics, but focused on research-grade autonomy rather than K-12 pipeline development.
- RoboCupJunior Japan: The K-18 educational arm of RoboCup, offering soccer, rescue, and on-stage robot competition leagues for students. Directly comparable to JRT as a youth-team robotics competition, though organized globally rather than regionally.
Broad incumbents
- Sony Global Education / KOOV: KOOV by Sony Global Education is a block-based robotics and coding learning kit widely deployed in Japanese schools. Comparable as a Japan-focused K-12 robotics learning platform competitor to QUESTiX, but backed by a much larger corporate parent.
- CANON MAILAB / Canon Educational Programs: Canon operates STEM/robotics education programs and CSR initiatives in Japan including science contest sponsorship. Comparable as a Japan-based large corporate STEM-education sponsor/program operator, though broader in scope than robotics competitions.
Regional players
- Artec Education (Artec Robo / Studuino): Japanese maker of educational robot kits (Studuino, Artec Robo) widely used in Japanese elementary and middle school STEM curricula. Comparable as a regional competitor in the JRT after-school enrichment space, primarily serving Japanese schools.
Others
- Hennge (formerly HDE) — STEM Initiatives: Listed as a relevant Japan-based technology company with active CSR/STEM-education engagement. Included as an adjacent corporate-sponsor category peer reflecting the type of Japanese technology firm Scramble courts for sponsorship.
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Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Scramble
What does Scramble do?
Scramble is a non-profit organization that runs robotics education programs and competitions to cultivate next-generation engineers. It operates three integrated programs: the QUESTiX robot-AI educational kit for high-school students, the CoRE (Championship of Robotics Engineers) alliance-based large-robot competition for all ages, and the Junior Robot Teams (JRT) regional club program for elementary and middle school students ages 10-15 across seven locations in Japan.
Is Scramble a public or private company?
Scramble is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was Scramble founded?
Scramble was founded in 2022.
Where is Scramble based?
Scramble is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does Scramble make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Corporate and Organization Supporting Memberships are the primary driver. The others are individual Supporting Memberships (Scramble Supporters Club) and keirin (Bicycle Racing) Subsidies and Government Grants.
Who are Scramble's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), LEGO Education, VEX Robotics (Innovation First International) and NHK Student Robocon. Emerging players are RoboCup Federation and RoboCupJunior Japan. Broad incumbents are Sony Global Education / KOOV and CANON MAILAB / Canon Educational Programs. Artec Education (Artec Robo / Studuino) is listed as a regional player. Hennge (formerly HDE) — STEM Initiatives is listed as an others.
Does Scramble have an API?
No public API is recorded for Scramble.
What industry is Scramble in?
Scramble's product category is Robotics Education and Engineering Talent Development. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAMADAE, Competition Robotics Teams & Coaching (FLL/FTC/FRC, VEX), with a secondary code of EDAMADAA, Robotics After-School & Enrichment Clubs. Its NAICS code is 611710.