The aerospace company Interstellor and Chinese ENGINEAI Robotics Technology have announced the start of a joint project to create a robot cosmonaut based on the humanoid platform PM01. This was reported by Kazinform, citing information from Gasgoo.
This project will be the first example in China of using anthropomorphic robots in space and demonstrates the integration of artificial intelligence technologies and aerospace engineering.
The PM01 robot, which is ENGINEAI's key development, is equipped with a high-precision environmental perception system that uses data from multiple sensors. It can manage its movements in real-time with minimal delay and make decisions independently based on its own algorithms, allowing it to effectively analyze situations and perform tasks in changing conditions.
Experts from the Chinese company emphasized that space conditions impose high requirements on robots regarding reliability, autonomy, and adaptability, which are significantly stricter than on Earth. The robot will need to operate in conditions of vacuum, microgravity, extreme temperature fluctuations, and intense radiation background.
As part of this partnership, ENGINEAI will focus on motion control systems, adaptation to complex environments, and the development of AI algorithms, while Interstellor will provide its expertise in space engineering and mission preparation. The companies have already conducted several joint simulations and risk assessments.
It is expected that in space, robots will be able to perform external inspections, maintenance, and work in hazardous areas, which will reduce the workload and risks for astronauts. Additionally, the extreme conditions will serve as a testing ground for verifying the reliability and resilience of intelligent systems, and the research results will be used to improve industrial solutions on Earth.
