LEV-1 receives the Japan Robotics Society’s Practical Technology Award

LEV-1, a predecessor project involving several members of the MS Kunii PJ, received the 30th Japan Robotics Society’s Practical Technology Award. The award ceremony was held on September 4, 2025 at the 44th Japan Robotics Society Annual Academic Conference .

“Ultra-small Lunar Autonomous Exploration Rover LEV-1”

YOSHIMITSU Tetsuo (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), OHTSUKI Shinji (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), MAEDA Takao (Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology), YOSHIKAWA Kento (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), KUNII Yasuharu (Chuo University), TOMIKI Atsushi (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), HIROSE Tomoyuki (Digital Spice), HASEGAWA Akihiko(Shotoku), MUROI Shusaku(Shotoku)

This award recognizes technologies that include robotics achievements completed within the last few years. It goes beyond independent technologies, theories, and experiments developed primarily by the applicants; it recognizes technologies that have led to practical applications and commercialization.

For a recipients list, please visit the webpage of the Japan Robotics Society’s Practical Technology Awards.