First collaboration between Yucai Engineering's educational business "kurikit" and Kawada's DiaBlock(R)︎ "Ugoku Block" to be released on December 1, 2023 (Friday)
- The following is content from the press release -
Making the world more convenient with robotics. (Head office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Shunsuke Aoki), a company that plans and develops numerous communication robots and IoT products under the slogan "Make the world yukai through robotics," will release the "Ugoku Block," a connectable block kit, from its educational business "kurikit" on December 1 (Friday), 2023. Prior to the release, the product will be available for sale on November 1, 2023. Prior to the release, pre-orders will begin on Wednesday, November 1.
Product Details Page
https://kurikit.ux-xu.com/ugoku-block/
Pre-order page
Ugoku block S https://store.ux-xu.com/products/ugoku-block-s
Ugoku block M https://store.ux-xu.com/products/ugoku-block-m
Ugoku block L https://store.ux-xu.com/products/ugoku-block-l
What is Ugokuburok?
UGOKU BLOCK" is a freely assembled block kit that combines the "DiaBlock(R)︎" sold by Kawada Co., Ltd. with the knowledge of "kurikit" by YUKAI KOGAKU, which is involved in robotics business for children, including elementary school robot contests. The kit is a block kit that can be freely assembled and moved.
This is a gentle block kit that even beginners can easily put on, take off, and move. The joy of seeing something you have shaped move as you wish and the surprise of unexpected movement will unintentionally arouse your curiosity. The ability to play with them over and over again helps nurture creativity and the ability to think. The price range that makes it easy to start playing with blocks is another appealing point.
Features of Ugoku block
Just plug it in and it's ready to go!
Simply connect the battery case, the block with the built-in motor, and the switch with a cord, and you are ready to go.
When you flip the switch, the blocks start to move. You can create your own unique shape by combining blocks and eye stickers.
Round and gentle shape
It features a rounded shape that prevents hand and finger injury. The gaps created by the rounded shape make it easy to attach and detach the blocks, allowing the user to concentrate on play.
Expanding play
You can easily challenge yourself to create large works of art using two motors and many blocks. You can also enjoy various ways of playing, such as battles and races with your friends. Being able to create your own ways to play is also a fun way to learn.
bucket used for carrying buckets
The lid of the original bucket can also be turned inside out to create a play space. The bucket is designed to easily hold blocks scattered on the floor, making cleanup a part of play. From playing to cleaning up, the bucket can be used in a variety of convenient and fun ways.
Message from Ugoku block development members
Yucai Engineering Corporation Hardware Engineer Education Business
The kurikit Team
Takuki Hanamori
UGOKU BLOCKS began with the encounter between DiaBlock(R)︎ and the desire of kurikit to "convey the joy of making things that start moving". The combination of kurikit, which can be freely made and easily moved, and DiaBlock(R)︎, with its gentle shape and safe assembly, has resulted in a kit that provides an opportunity to learn the joy of making things.
I myself learned the "joy of thinking and creating shapes" through DiaBlock(R)︎ in my childhood, which led me to enjoy making various things, and now it has become my job. Now that I am in a position to deliver products together with the people who make DiaBlock(R)︎, my wish is to convey to everyone the "joy of thinking and creating movement" through UGOKU blocks.
Kawada Corporation Original Business Division Development Department
Daisuke Takahashi
There are countless educational materials available to help children learn the joy of making things, but they are all too hard for younger children. We felt that there was no way to make it easier for parents who have never touched blocks or who want their children to be exposed to making things from an early age. It was during this time that we came across kurikit and decided to collaborate with DiaBlock(R)︎ to develop a product that would allow children to learn the basics of building things while playing, intuitively and without thinking too hard.
Kawada Corporation Original Business Division Development Department
Haruka Kodama
The possibilities for children are endless! A little block can be anything."
By combining the simple and easy-to-operate kurikit with the easy-to-assemble and easy-to-remove DiaBlock(R)︎, UGOKU BLOCK is a block kit that allows children to make their own creations that move in cute ways and are easy for them to experiment with on their own.
We can use our free imagination to create as we wish, and if it doesn't work, we can break it down and create again. What should I do next? We hope that this product will help children to grow up to be adults who can open up the future with their own hands.
Sample images
Example 1: "Transforming into a toddling penguin" using Ugoku block S
Example 2. "Robot battle with two motors" use: Ugoku block M
Example 3. "Bulldozer with two motors" use: Ugoku block L (with bucket)
Product Information
- Ugoku block S $3,630 (tax included)
Compact product recommended for first-timers. Set of 48 blocks and 1 motor.
- Ugoku block M 6,600 yen (tax included)
Product that can be played in various ways with two motors. Set of 96 blocks and 2 motors.
- Ugoku block L $13,200 (tax included)
A voluminous bucket set. Set of 480 blocks, 2 motors, and a special bucket.
Product Details Page
https://kurikit.ux-xu.com/ugoku-block/
Pre-order page
Ugoku block S https://store.ux-xu.com/products/ugoku-block-s
Ugoku block M https://store.ux-xu.com/products/ugoku-block-m
Ugoku block L https://store.ux-xu.com/products/ugoku-block-l
What is kurikit?
kurikit" is an educational series by YUKAI KOGAKU that opens the door to creative imagination. It proposes an enjoyable manufacturing experience that can be tried easily.
We want to work together to nurture the curiosity that all people, from children to adults, share: the desire to learn, to know, and to create. Yucai Engineering proposes an experience that allows you to easily challenge such desires.
Let's find your "like" with "fun" as the gateway to all learning.
Anyone can easily and playfully learn to build their first robot or learn programming skills through "kurikit" products, both hardware and software.
- kurikit official website
https://kurikit.ux-xu.com/
- kurikit note
https://note.com/kurikit
- kurikit Instagram
@kurikit_official (Japanese only) https://www.instagram.com/kurikit_official/ )
- kurikit X
@KurikitOfficial ( https://twitter.com/KurikitOfficial )
press kit
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qpeESl6eFiL7j-y8ZjfTkF-8Zukp5pWH?usp=drive_link
*Since the product is still under development, it is subject to change without notice.
Corporate Information
About Kawada Corporation
With the business concept of "learning, play, fun, and healing", we are a company that proposes comprehensive toys.
Kawada's mission is to continue to offer the excellence of toys and hobbies not only to children but also to people of all ages.
Kawada Corporation
Representative: Masakazu Kobayashi, President and Representative Director
Location: Shinjuku Green Tower Building 22F, 6-14-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
Founded: October 1952
Business : Planning, development, production, wholesale, import and export of toys
URL: https://www.diablock.co.jp/
About Yucai Engineering Corporation
Yucai Engineering supports the development of corporate products and services based on our strengths in communication design, robotics, and IoT, which we have cultivated through in-house product development. Our in-house services, from concept and product design, hardware design, application and software development, mass production support, and crowdfunding, enable us to quickly bring a company's ideas to life.
About Corporate Services
https://www.ux-xu.com/business
Main Business
1. Development of products and services on consignment, DX support
2. Service development using robot platforms
Senior support services, childcare support services, CX improvement, etc.
3. In-house product development and sales
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Qoobo, a cushion-type therapy robot with a tail
Education series "kurikit" such as "Yukaina no ikibutsumono robot kit
Spoken dialogue development kit "codama
Development kit "konashi 5" with Bluetooth 5
Necomimi, a brainwave-activated cat ear-shaped communication tool
BOCCO emo, the family robot of the future that empathizes with you
Petit Qoobo, a smaller, soothing tail cushion
Sweet Bite Ham Ham," a baby-like robot with an addictive sensory experience
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Corporate Information
Yukai Engineering Inc.
Representative Director: Shunsuke Aoki
Date of establishment: October 1, 2011
Head Office: 101 Musashiya Sky Building, 16-11 Tomikucho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
WEB: https://www.ux-xu.com/
Facebook: https://facebook.com/YUKAIEngineering/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yukaiengineering/
X: https://twitter.com/yukaikk
NOTES: https://note.com/ux_xu
