The SORA-Q is a Research robot developed by Japan (Japan), launched 2022.
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Ranked #38 of 69 in the Research standing.
See the standingWhere it has stood41 days · best #22 · worst #38
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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.
At a glance
- Built for photography and exploration
- Used across space exploration
- Navigates using vision
- Programmed through drag and drop
Buyer decision signals
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
What it is built for3
- Applications
- sample handling
- Sub Category
- ultra-compact transformable lunar robot
- Industries Served
- space exploration
Movement & precision1
- Navigation Type
- vision
Power & runtime1
- Auto Charging
- false
Controls & integration5
- Api Available
- false
- Ros Compatible
- false
- Compatible Vision
- Sony Group camera system
- Software Platform
- SORA-Q Flagship Model App (iOS/Android)
- Programming Interface
- proprietary app
Buying & support7
- Price Tier
- 150K+
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- LEV-2
- Deployment Count
- 1
- Availability Status
- discontinued
- Countries Available
- JP
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
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Add a deployment →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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