The CRAFFT Project: Developing a Fully Automated Fluorescence Detector for UHECR observation

The origin of ultra-high-energy cosmic rays is still an open question, requiring next-generation observationtechnology. TheCRAFFTprojectisdevelopinganext-generationfluorescencedetec- tor designed for low-cost and fully automated observations with a simple structure. In this study, we report the successful detection of ultra-high-energy cosmic ray air showers using a prototype telescope and ongoing tests for full automation. This presentation provides an overview of the CRAFFT project, highlighting hardware development for autonomous observation, testing of the self-operating system, andnetworktestingfordata collection.