4-1.Developing small exploratory robots adapted to the lunar environment based on exploration plans

We will determine the specifications of exploration systems in line with lunar mission plans, design those systems and conduct space environmental testing, and produce exploration systems that can be used in lunar missions.

The exploration systems will be made up of insertion capsules (containers) and the small exploration robots stowed within them. These will be loaded into the lander one capsule at a time. Capsules placed on the lunar surface will deploy their payloads within a lava dome, and after releasing robots, will function as communication relay stations with the outside.

Researchers

  • Yasuharu KUNII

    Yasuharu KUNII

    Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Chuo University

  • Mihoko NIITSUMA

    Mihoko NIITSUMA

    Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Chuo University

  • Yoshihiro TAGUCHI

    Yoshihiro TAGUCHI

    Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Chuo University

  • Keiko ISHII

    Keiko ISHII

    Associate Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Chuo University

  • Yasuhiro SAKAMOTO

    Yasuhiro SAKAMOTO

    Associate Professor, Research and Development Initiative, Chuo University

  • Yamato SUZUKI

    Yamato SUZUKI

    Assistant Professor, Research and Development Initiative, Chuo University

  • Noriaki ANDO

    Noriaki ANDO

    Affiliated with the Research Center, Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

  • Nobuhiko MIYAMOTO

    Nobuhiko MIYAMOTO

    Researcher, Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

  • Tetsuo YOSHIMITSU

    Tetsuo YOSHIMITSU

    Professor, Department of Spacecraft Engineering, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

  • Masatsugu OTSUKI

    Masatsugu OTSUKI

    Associate Professor, Department of Spacecraft Engineering, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

  • Atsushi TOMIKI

    Atsushi TOMIKI

    Associate Professor, Department of Spacecraft Engineering, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

  • Naoto USAMI

    Naoto USAMI

    Assistant Professor, Department of Spacecraft Engineering, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

  • Takao MAEDA

    Takao MAEDA

    Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

  • Hiroaki KAWASHIMA

    Hiroaki KAWASHIMA

    Professor, Graduate School of Information Science, University of Hyogo