Vyommitra
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Vyommitra is a robot. Her name means "space friend" in Sanskrit and she was created to travel into space.[1] She was made in 2020 by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).[2]
Vyommitra plans to visit space multiple times. Some journeys she will travel alone and others she will be in a team. She will run tests and help to track important data such as air quality and temperature on the Indian spacecraft Gaganyaan. Vyommitra will also help to inspire and educate the public about space, robotics and Artificial Intelligence.[2]
Vyommitra is called a "half-humanoid" robot because she has a head, shoulders, arms and torso – but no legs.[3]
References
- ↑ Pandey, Geeta. Gaganyaan: India names astronauts for maiden space flight. BBC News (27 February 2024). Delhi: BBC. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hasan, Misum. Meet Vyommitra: The AI-powered Humanoid Astronaut of India’s Gaganyaan Mission. Indian Space & Technology (February 29, 2024). Retrieved January 4, 2025.
- ↑ Johnson, T A. Explained: What is Vyommitra’s space job?. The Indian Express (January 25, 2020). Bengaluru. Retrieved January 4, 2025.