The YAOKI is a Research robot developed by Dymon (Japan), launched 2024.
RoboScore
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No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.
4 of 9 signals present
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Ranked #24 of 69 in the Research standing.
See the standingWhere it has stood41 days · best #18 · worst #25
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One reading per day since 3 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 12 Sept, taken against 69 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.
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Overview
YAOKI is a lunar exploration robot operating at the forefront of lunar development. A micro, ultralight, high-strength lunar rover enabling cost-effective lunar delivery. It realizes private-sector lunar exploration, steadily advancing lunar development.
At a glance
- Built for lunar exploration
- Used across Professional, scientific and technical activities and Emergency and Hazardous Operations
- Rated for operation at 100 to 100 °C
- Sold in JP and US
Buyer decision signals
Viability
ispace agreement
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 1 kg
- Weight
- 0.5 kg
- Battery
- 6 h
- Launch year
- 2024
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 2012
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- sample handling
- Sub Category
- lunar rover
- Industries Served
- aerospace,space exploration
Movement & precision1
- Navigation Type
- vision
Buying & support5
- Price Tier
- 150K+
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Deployment Count
- 100
- Availability Status
- pre-order
- Countries Available
- Japan,Global (via partnerships)
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
A deployment is recorded when a public source names the customer, or the maker confirms it. Nothing here counts against this robot.
7 other robots in this category have one.
Add a deployment →Company milestones
- Jan 2026Partnershipispace agreement
- Mar 2025DeploymentYAOKI successfully lands on Moon and captures lunar crater photos
- 2025MilestoneIntuitive Machines IM-2 mission rovers not deployed due to lander tilt
- 2025LaunchYAOKI first launch scheduled for Intuitive Machines Mission 2
- 2021MilestoneOriginally planned launch of YAOKI on Astrobotic's Peregrine mission
- 2019PartnershipDymon and Astrobotic announce agreement to send YAOKI on Peregrine mission
- 2019PartnershipAstrobotic agreement
- 2018LaunchYAOKI base technology completed
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the YAOKI?
- The YAOKI is developed by Dymon, based in Japan.
- What type of robot is the YAOKI?
- The YAOKI is a Research robot made by Dymon.
- How much does the YAOKI cost?
- Pricing for the YAOKI is not publicly listed — contact Dymon for a quote.
- When was the YAOKI launched?
- The YAOKI was launched in 2024.
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