GITAI: Succeeded in working with robots: robotic arm in ISS
Space robot startup
GITAI Japan
In October, we succeeded in demonstrating work by a robot conducted on the ISS.
The demonstration was carried out from the 13th to the 17th.
US Nanoracks Airlock:
US Nanoracks that mediates the commercial use of the ISS
At the airlock, by the arm type robot
Assembling the space panel and
The switch was changed.
GITAI Robot:
The robot “S1” has completed the work by autonomous control.
As an additional demonstration, remote control was also performed from the control room of Nanoracks in Houston, USA.
GITAI activities:
Guitai has developed a robot that replaces the work of astronauts.
By substituting work such as spacecraft maintenance,
Reduce the human cost and danger of astronauts.
2023:
Demonstration will be conducted outside the ISS to develop a maintenance service for artificial satellites in orbit.
2025:
Aim to demonstrate on the moon.
We have already developed a lunar rover.
Creating a 3D map,
Drilling,
Sampling work, etc.
Successful ground demonstration.
New switch
Japanese start-up tests robotic arm in ISS
A Japanese space technology start-up
has demonstrated the functions of its robotic arm inside the International Space Station.
Robotic arms installed in the ISS
are used for tasks such as assembling structures and panels.
They’re operated by astronauts in the space station.
The Tokyo-based GITAI
developed an AI-equipped autonomous arm, and tested it in a zero-gravity environment.
The 1.2-meter long arm, which can grab things with a “hand” on its tip,
successfully completed the pre-programmed assembly of a solar panel replica.
It was also able to plug and unplug a mock cable.
GITAI plans to upgrade the arm so that it can perform more complex tasks, for possible use in full-scale lunar exploration.
GITAI CEO
Nakanose Shosays they have proved that work can be automated in space by using robots. He says they will continue development to help cut labor costs.
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