Robotic Duo Astrobee and CIMON Rendezvous on International Space Station
Summary
NASA's free-flying Astrobee robots join Germany's AI assistant CIMON aboard the International Space Station, marking a historic robotic rendezvous to aid astronauts and operations.
Key Points
- Two robots, Astrobee and CIMON, meet aboard the International Space Station for the first time after working separately for over two years
- Astrobee, designed by NASA, can operate autonomously or via remote control to assist astronauts and support station operations
- CIMON, developed by Germany's DLR, is an artificially intelligent assistant providing voice-controlled support and social interaction