Full day WORKSHOP on SII2025

ABSTRACT

In recent years, space exploration has expanded beyond government programs, with private companies leading lunar missions. In Japan, small rovers called “LEV” were successfully launched to the moon alongside the “SLIM: Moon Sniper” and explored the lunar surface with full autonomy. These advancements, including direct data transmission from the tiny exploration
robot to Earth using non-governmental radio stations like armature ones, mark a new phase in private space exploration. Clearly, space exploration is entering a new phase, with advancements accelerating rapidly.
As we move toward this next stage, countless research efforts in our field are underway worldwide. We are living through a pivotal moment in human history and the space era, and our work in AI robotics will play a crucial role in shaping the future. For this reason, we aim to share the latest developments and findings in deep space exploration and AI robotics research, particularly on the moon. We also seek to establish international connections and build a
community of speakers and audiences who share an interest in this exciting topic.