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.

Join LOOK

Registration is open - join the mission before March 1th 2026!

Want to contribute?

We are building a mentor network - 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 will take place at Kongsberg Agenda in 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

Strengthen Norway’s space and tech capabilities
Bridge academia, industry, and research to boost national competence.
Promote recruitment to STEM fields
Inspire the next generation to pursue science, engineering, and space careers.
Create dual-use technologies
Develop innovations with applications for both space and civil sectors.
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