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MoonBot: Modular and On-Demand Reconfigurable Robot Toward Moon Base Construction

URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2512.21853v1
Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2025 04:22:28 GMT
Title: MoonBot: Modular and On-Demand Reconfigurable Robot Toward Moon Base Construction
Authors: Kentaro Uno, Elian Neppel, Gustavo H. Diaz, Ashutosh Mishra, Shamistan Karimov, A. Sejal Jain, Ayesha Habib, Pascal Pama, Hazal Gozbasi, Shreya Santra, Kazuya Yoshida,
Abstract summary: We introduce the modular and on-demand reconfigurable robot (MoonBot)<n>MoonBot is a modular and reconfigurable robotic system engineered to maximize functionality while operating within the stringent mass constraints of lunar payloads.<n>This article details the design and development of MoonBot and presents a preliminary field demonstration.
Score: 5.414960992449607
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Abstract: The allure of lunar surface exploration and development has recently captured widespread global attention. Robots have proved to be indispensable for exploring uncharted terrains, uncovering and leveraging local resources, and facilitating the construction of future human habitats. In this article, we introduce the modular and on-demand reconfigurable robot (MoonBot), a modular and reconfigurable robotic system engineered to maximize functionality while operating within the stringent mass constraints of lunar payloads and adapting to varying environmental conditions and task requirements. This article details the design and development of MoonBot and presents a preliminary field demonstration that validates the proof of concept through the execution of milestone tasks simulating the establishment of lunar infrastructure. These tasks include essential civil engineering operations, infrastructural component transportation and deployment, and assistive operations with inflatable modules. Furthermore, we systematically summarize the lessons learned during testing, focusing on the connector design and providing valuable insights for the advancement of modular robotic systems in future lunar missions.

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