Bhubaneswar, Oct 11: After spectacularly contributing towards India’s aerospace and defence ecosystem, the Central Tools & Training Centre in Bhubaneswar, Odisha is going to pioneer in making humanoid robot ‘Vyommitra’ for the Mission Gaganyaan, with the technical guidance of ISRO.
Vyommitra, developed primarily at the Central Tools and Training Centre (CTTC) in Bhubaneswar, is capable of replicating human functions in space. Equipped with a head, two arms, and over half of a human-like torso, enabling it to perform a variety of tasks aboard the spacecraft, Vyommitra is all set to be trialed in the space.
“Vyommitra is the first Indian humanoid to travel in space. Its instruments and onboard systems will relay vital information about space conditions, paving the way for future human missions,” said Asik Rasid, senior production manager.
Vyommitra incorporates cutting-edge 3D-printed components made of aluminium, stainless steel, and titanium, designed to withstand the extreme conditions of space.
According to K. Vijay Kumar, Production Manager at CTTC, the robot’s critical components underwent nearly two years of research before being finalised. Advanced material engineering ensures that Vyommitra can operate efficiently under the harsh temperature fluctuations and radiation levels in low Earth orbit.
While the ISRO is leaping up into space in December with its first humanless Gaganyaan mission, the humanoid robot named ‘Vyommitra’ will play a vital role in it.
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