The Chinese company ENGINEAI Robotics Technology has entered into a strategic partnership with the aerospace firm Interstellor to develop a robot cosmonaut based on the humanoid platform PM01, as reported by Kazinform, citing Gasgoo.
This project will be the first in the country to use anthropomorphic robots for space exploration and highlights the synergy between artificial intelligence technologies and aerospace engineering.
The PM01 robot is a key development of ENGINEAI. It is equipped with a high-precision perception system that integrates data from multiple sensors. As a result, the robot is capable of controlling its movements in real-time with minimal delays and making independent decisions using its own algorithms. Its capabilities include environmental analysis and task execution in dynamic conditions.
The company noted that working in space requires robots to have extreme reliability, adaptability, and autonomy, which is much higher than on Earth. The robot will need to operate in a vacuum, in microgravity, under sharp temperature fluctuations, and in the presence of strong radiation.
ENGINEAI is responsible for the development of motion control systems, adaptation to complex conditions, and artificial intelligence algorithms, while Interstellor provides expertise in space engineering and mission preparation. The companies have already conducted several joint simulations and assessments of potential risks.
It is expected that in space, robots will perform external inspections, maintenance, and work in hazardous areas, which will help reduce the workload and risks for astronauts. Moreover, the extreme conditions will serve as an ideal platform for testing the reliability and resilience of intelligent systems, and the data obtained is planned to be used to improve industrial solutions on Earth.
