Japanese company GITAI has partnered with the Japan Space Agency (JAXA) to develop a rover. The robot, called R1, is used for lunar exploration and was recently tested on terrain that simulates the lunar surface. His performance was excellent.
Two very skilled arms
GITAI R1 vaguely resembles a centaur robot mounted on four wheels. It has two claw-like arms, a spider-like abdomen, and two protruding cameras on its head. According to its designer, It is capable of navigating any type of rocky terrain and Can climb 15-20 degree slopes.
It is designed to explore the lunar surface and can perform tasks such as collecting rocks or assembling the base of a solar panel structure with articulated arms. In one of the tests, the R1 demonstrated its agility by raising or lowering its torso while over medium-sized obstacles.
Additionally, he can be seen picking up a small spoon and a transparent jar with his claws, before Pick up a small amount of dust The synthetic moon in the test image.
increasingly sophisticated robots
Many companies are currently developing rovers for lunar exploration. These new robots are more complex, equipped with advanced technology, and will be more useful than their predecessors. Not just simple tourists, they will be able to assist astronauts on site, help install equipment and more.
According to GITAI, his rover R1 may take its first steps on the moon by 2025.” Our goal is to successfully commercialize space robots, thereby reducing space labor costs to one percent.We believe that our success will contribute to the real commercialization of space The company's CEO Sho Nakanose communicated.
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