● 4 Key Research Topics

A.Flexible "origami structure" with power assistance
B.Compact and lightweight electrical energy supply sources
C.Carbon dioxide decomposition, water and oxygen regeneration technologies
D.Weight decrease and strength improvement of structural components

●Road Map

A.Flexible "origami structure" with power assistance   (Details)

3D-weaving technologies + Origami structure

(Realization of flexible joint design through integration with shape memory materials)

Realization of 0.6 atm spacesuits

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B.Compact and lightweight electrical energy supply sources   (Details)

Technologies for compact and light batteries + Technologies to increase the capacity
(Li-ion batteries, fuel cells improvement for the highly-configured electrical energy supply)
Increasing safety through countermeasures against gas evolution and leaks of liquids

Safe and continuous high performance batteries

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C.Carbon dioxide decomposition, water and oxygen regeneration technologies   (Details)

Technologies for selective carbon dioxide separation + Water and oxygen regeneration technologies
(Functional membranes for efficient sorption and decomposition)

Realization of portable system of closed water and air recycle

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D.Weight decrease and strength improvement of structural components   (Details)

Low-density metal manufacturing technologies + Fiber composite material technologies
(Enhancement of super-fine fibers processing towards high functionality)

Realization of lightweight and high-strength advanced materials

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