LOOK: Lunar rObOt Konkurranse

Scan the moon - unlock the future

Join Norway’s coolest space tech challenge and build a robot for the moon!

LOOK is about building real tech and solve real problems, both for the moon and earth.

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LOOK 2026

The first final event for LOOK was held in Kongsberg 9th of June where seven teams met and competed to have the best overall robot.

Congratulations to Eclipe from NMBU who won first price!

The following teams competed in LOOK’s first final:

  1. Eclipse NMBU

  2. Dust Busters

  3. Moon Mappers

  4. EITRI

  5. Polarix UiT

  6. Tibro NTNU

  7. Cheese

Universities represented: USN, NMBU, Oslo Met, UiT Narvik, NTNU

LOOK Robots 2026

Dust Busters - Oslo Met

Eclipse - NMBU

Moon Mappers - USN

Watch the robots compete in the Lunar Race Track here:

LOOK 2026

Want to contribute?

We are building a network for Lunar Robotics - contact cla@kpb.no

LOOK is a national initiative that unites Norwegian talents, academia, industry, and public partners to develop future-facing solutions in space, robotics, and technology for societal good.

The main goal of the competition is to build robots to map the lunar surface and resources.

Team Registration is now open and competition rules and criteria are presented here:

Task Description

The final took place at Kongsberg Agenda 9th of June 2026!

Target Groups

Participants:
Students, young talents, researchers, entrepreneurs, and tech communities passionate about space, robotics, sustainability, and innovation.

  • A unique learning and innovation platform

  • Access to mentors, networks, and visibility

  • Real-world tech development with career potential

  • Contribute to solutions that benefit Earth and space

Partners & Sponsors:
Companies, tech and industry players, public agencies, education and research institutions, and investors interested in strategic innovation and recruitment.

  • Position your organization as a leader in innovation and sustainability

  • Connect with top talents and emerging technologies

  • Help shape the future of Norway’s space industry

  • Support technologies with relevance across defense, health, and civil sectors

Task Description

Key Goals of LOOK

  1. Strengthen Norway’s space and tech capabilities
    Bridge academia, industry, and research to boost national competence.

  2. Promote recruitment to STEM fields
    Inspire the next generation to pursue science, engineering, and space careers.

  3. Create dual-use technologies
    Develop innovations with applications for both space and civil sectors.

  4. Build a strong and attractive innovation ecosystem
    Make Norway a hub for space-related investment, startups, and partnerships.

Societal Impact & Value

  • Attracts, develops, and retains high-level tech talent in Norway

  • Positions Norway as a destination for cutting-edge businesses and investments

  • Sparks STEM interest and engagement among youth

  • Leverages national strengths in offshore, subsea, and robotics for space

  • Supports global goals in sustainability, climate, and societal welfare

  • Enables technologies with both lunar and terrestrial applications

 Technical Focus Areas

LOOK invites projects across a wide range of key domains, including:

  • Robotics & Autonomous Systems: Swarm robotics, lunar mobility, energy resilience

  • Sensors & Detection: In-situ resource analysis, subsurface mapping

  • Communications & Data: Moon relays, autonomous data handling

  • Autonomy & AI: SLAM, navigation, health monitoring, adaptive systems

  • Systems Integration: Charging nodes, command infrastructure, mission updates

Contact:

Charlotte Alme
Project manager LOOK / Norwegian Space Cluster
cla@kpb.no

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