Engineering Design Education via IDC Robot Contest

In this article, creative activities of International Design Contest(IDC), which is usually called IDC robocon, and its effects to international exchanges will be discussed. An origin of IDC is first explained, and the history of IDC is then introduced. Unique points of IDC are highlighted with comparing to other robocons, and how participants enjoy IDC and overcome several difficulties are mentioned. Finally, effects of IDC on international exchanges are discussed.