Image of a manned lunar base in 2050

Image of a manned lunar base in 2050

Osaka-Kansai Expo Special Exhibit Feature

Exhibit at Future Life Experience (FLE) at the Japan International Exposition, EXPO2025, Osaka, Japan.



In the near future, the time will come when humans will build a base for long-term stays on the Moon. The Yoshida Project aims to develop an AI robot that can build a base in the lunar surface, an environment where it is difficult for humans to be active. In this exhibition, video projection of lunar scenes and demonstrations by actual robots will provide an immersive experience of the future lunar cities that will be built by AI robots. We invite you to visit the exhibition and ask yourself what kind of future you imagine for the moon.


Moon Shot Project | Goal 3
"Self-Evolving AI Robot System for Lunar Exploration and Human Outpost Construction" Exhibition


"Building a Lunar Outpost with Robots—What Will You Do?"

Duration: August 6 - 11, 2025
Venue: Future Life Experience Period Exhibit





Moonshot Park ~ Look! Touch and Feel it! New Future ~
MoonBot_EXPO Robot model to be exhibited at Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025

Robot model to be exhibited at Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025



The name of the newest “Self-Evolving AI Robot” that will play a key role in the future of lunar exploration is now being sought!


We are inviting the public to submit names for the latest model of the Moon Shot Yoshida Project “Self-Evolving AI Robot” (development code name “MoonBot-EXPO”) to be exhibited at Expo 2025 Osaka/Kansai. We hope you will submit a familiar name.


□Application period: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - Tuesday, July 15, 2025

□Eligibility: Anyone can apply regardless of age or nationality

□How to apply: Please fill out the special web form below to apply.

□ Naming hints: Words that remind us of the moon, rebirth, intelligence, and futurism Words that are easy to call and sound memorable Words that are easy to pronounce and impressive, considering multilingual deployment Names that evoke imagination and hope.

□Please read the following notes and details regarding the handling of personal information before applying. Please be sure to read the following notes and the details on the handling of personal information before submitting your name.

Click here to apply

■Selection Method and Announcement of Results
・The organizers will select the names of the submitted proposals and decide on the names to be adopted.
・The adopted name will be announced on a special page of this project around the end of July, 2025.
・The person(s) who propose the adopted name(s) will be sent a “godparent certificate” by e-mail. Please note that we will not respond to any inquiries regarding the selection process or results.

■Handling of the adopted name
・The adopted name will be used as the name of the robot model for display at the Osaka-Kansai Expo in publicity activities, printed materials, websites, and exhibitions.
・If the adopted name proposal is later found to infringe on the rights of a third party, we reserve the right to cancel the adoption of the proposal.


Handling of personal information and precautions
MoonBot_EXPO



Inquiries and Interview Requests


For inquiries and interview requests for the Moonshot Yoshida Project, please contact us here.


Moon Shot Project | Goal 3
"Self-Evolving AI Robot System for Lunar Exploration and Human Outpost Construction"

Click here for inquiries and interview requests.