Ashutosh MISHRA

Space Robotics Lab, Tohoku University • Doctoral Researcher (MEXT Scholar)

Ashutosh Mishra is a doctoral researcher at the Space Robotics Laboratory, Tohoku University, Japan, working under the national Moonshot R&D program. His research focuses on the development of autonomous, modular robotic systems for lunar exploration, aimed at supporting sustained human presence on the Moon. His work emphasizes self-reconfiguration, adaptive mobility, and decentralized learning to enable key mission tasks such as navigation, habitat construction, and resource utilization in uncertain and dynamic lunar environments. He has conducted successful demonstrations of robotic self-assembly, autonomous control, and simulated lunar operations using in-situ materials at JAXA facilities. In one notable test scenario, his modular robotic platform was able to autonomously detect simulated habitat leaks, contributing to astronaut safety by identifying hazards without requiring direct human involvement. At IAC 2025, he will present insights on how modular robotics, systems-level thinking, and inclusive design can support equitable and effective space exploration initiatives.

Events

International Astronautical Congress 2025

29 September - 3 October 2025

Sydney, Australia

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