Purpose
Education and research of advanced autonomous space robotics technologies, including AI, control, perception, and navigation.
RoboCup JapanOpen @Space Challenge
Research, compete, and grow space robotics technologies.
RoboCup JapanOpen @Space Challenge is a competition aimed at advancing “AI × Space × Robotics” technologies for future on-orbit, lunar, and planetary space development.
About @Space Challenge
Through autonomous space robot algorithm development and system integration, teams compete in practical problem-solving capabilities close to real operations. We aim to build a community that bridges education, research, and industry.
Target participants
A wide range of participants is welcome, including students, working professionals, research institutions, and companies.
Competition format
Task settings and evaluation metrics designed for robot activities in realistic space mission scenarios.
News
- 2026-03-06
Pre-registration has opened.
- 2026-03-06
The RoboCup JapanOpen 2026 @Space Challenge competition page has been published.
- 2026-03-06
The RoboCup JapanOpen @Space Challenge competition page has been published.
Tournament pages by year
Results, rules, and schedules for each year are managed on the following pages.
FY 2026
Includes competition overview, rules, results, and related links.
Go to 2026 page →