GITAI is a U.S.-based space robotics company founded in 2016 that aims to provide safe and affordable labor in space. They develop advanced robotic systems, including robotic arms, satellites, and lunar rovers, for on-orbit services and lunar infrastructure construction. GITAI has established partnerships with organizations like JAXA and has secured contracts with U.S. government agencies such as DARPA, focusing on national security missions. The company's technologies are designed to help build and maintain satellites, space stations, lunar bases, and cities on Mars.
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GITAI plans to improve the versatility of its general-purpose robots for compatibility with the lunar surface environment.
The GITAI lunar robotic rover R1 is capable of moving and clearing obstacles in any direction due to its omni-directional steering.
The GITAI lunar robotic rover R1 completed a Solar Panel Assembly Test, which involved assembling solar panels on the moon's surface.
The GITAI lunar robotic rover R1 was able to climb a sandy slope of 15-20 degrees on the mock lunar surface during the Slope Climbing Test.
The grapple fixture developed by GITAI can be applied to any surface, tool, and end effector.
GITAI has developed a bread board model (BBM) of the robotic arm as part of their joint research with Toyota.
The GITAI grapple end effector has mechanical latches that allow it to connect with the grapple fixture.
GITAI Japan, Inc. signed a joint research contract with Toyota Motor Corporation on June 25, 2021, to develop a robotic arm for the LUNAR CRUISER.
The GITAI robotic arm is being designed with a dual grapple end effector to provide the necessary capability and mobility.
GITAI and Toyota target the launch of the LUNAR CRUISER for the moon in the late 2020s.
The GITAI-Toyota joint research has the potential to expand to other members of the Team Japan Study Session for broader applications on the moon.
GITAI plans to add a charging function to the grapple fixture to allow the robotic arm to recharge while moving.
GITAI is developing a robotic arm with grapple end effectors on both ends to enhance its mobility within the rover.
GITAI aims to create a robotic arm that can conduct multiple tasks on the moon, including exploration, inspection, and maintenance.
NASA was responsible for launching the GITAI S1 to the ISS and installing it inside the Nanoracks Bishop Airlock.
The GITAI S1 autonomous space robot executed two tasks during the demonstration: assembling structures and panels for In-Space Assembly (ISA) and operating switches and cables for Intra-Vehicular Activity (IVA).
Nanoracks provided the launch opportunity, on-orbit operations, and data downlink for the GITAI S1 technology demonstration.
GITAI plans to apply the technology and experience gained from the tech demonstration to develop extra-vehicular robotics for On-Orbit Servicing (OOS) and lunar exploration.
The GITAI autonomous space robot S1 successfully completed all planned activities during the technology demonstration.
All operations were executed autonomously by the GITAI S1 space robot.