The SORA-Q is a Research robot developed by Japan (Japan), launched 2022.
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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.
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
JAXA SLIM mission
Viability
Takara Tomy announced SORA-Q replica models for schools and museums
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Weight
- 0.25 kg
- Battery
- 2 h
- Launch year
- 2022
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1960
Detailed specifications
Compute1
- Ros Compatible
- false
Other20
- Price Tier
- 150K+
- Applications
- sample_handling
- Sub Category
- ultra-compact transformable lunar robot
- Api Available
- false
- Auto Charging
- false
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- LEV-2
- Company Country
- JP
- Navigation Type
- vision
- Deployment Count
- 1
- Deployment Notes
- Destroyed during landing.
- Youtube Video Id
- Udh6kvjZYC8
- Compatible Vision
- Sony Group camera system
- Industries Served
- space_exploration
- Software Platform
- SORA-Q Flagship Model App (iOS/Android)
- Availability Status
- discontinued
- Countries Available
- JP
- Programming Interface
- proprietary_app
- Additional Information
- Slightly bigger than a tennis ball and weighs as much as a large potato.,Designed using technical know-how of toy development.,A toy version of the probe is available for purchase.,The probe's cameras will take valuable images of a crater where parts of the Moon's mantle are believed to be exposed.,Toy version costs 21,190 yen ($140) and can roll around a living room to take pictures of cats and babies.
Who runs it· deployment evidence
1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- JAXA SLIM mission· Japan2 unitssource ↗
Company milestones
- 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
In the news
- From ball to rover: Transformable palm-sized rover SORA-Q for autonomous lunar exploration | Science Robotics
Science Robotics · Jun 10, 2026
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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