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SORA-Q

Built by Japan · Japan· Launched 2022

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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38.6/ 100

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On sale20%25/100
In use20%Not counted yet
Track record12%Not counted yet
Specs on file12%86/100
Funding12%Not counted yet
Company age8%100/100
Other robots6%Not counted yet
News6%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry4%Not counted yet
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Overview

SORA-Q was a small lunar rover developed for the Hakuto-R mission, aimed at exploring the Moon's surface but was lost due to a crash landing.

Key specs

  • Built for photography and exploration
  • Used across space exploration
  • Navigates using vision
  • Programmed through drag and drop

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At a glance

Named customers0No named customer yetCompanyFounded 1960JapanList priceNot yet on fileResearch platformAvailabilityResearch only

Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
0.25 kg
2 h
2022
Research platform

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Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Applications
sample handling
ultra-compact transformable lunar robot
space exploration
Movement & precision1
vision
Sensing & perception4
Camera Count
2
rgb
camera
Yes
Power & runtime1
Auto Charging
No
Controls & integration5
No
No
Compatible Vision
Sony Group camera system
Software Platform
SORA-Q Flagship Model App (iOS/Android)
proprietary app
Buying & support7
150K+
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
purchase
Model Variants
LEV-2
Deployment Count
1
Availability Status
discontinued
Countries Available
JP

Who uses it

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • May 2024LaunchTakara Tomy announced SORA-Q replica models for schools and museums
  • Mar 2024MilestoneSony published SORA-Q development details
  • Jan 2024DeploymentFirst successful pinpoint landing image released
  • Jan 2024DeploymentSORA-Q reached the lunar surface and deployed
  • Dec 2023DeploymentSORA-Q launched to the Moon on SLIM
  • Mar 2006MilestoneTakara and Tomy merged
  • Jan 1953MilestoneCompany establishment date
  • Feb 1924MilestoneTomiyama Toy Seisakusho founded

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes the SORA-Q?
The SORA-Q is developed by Japan, based in Japan.
What type of robot is the SORA-Q?
The SORA-Q is a Research robot made by Japan.
How much does the SORA-Q cost?
Pricing for the SORA-Q is not publicly listed. Contact Japan for a quote.
When was the SORA-Q launched?
The SORA-Q was launched in 2022.

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