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CIMON is a free-floating, sphere-shaped AI robot developed as an interactive companion for astronauts on the International Space Station. It uses IBM Watson AI for voice interaction and Airbus technology for autonomous navigation and object recognition. Deployed for technology demonstration by space agencies including DLR and ESA.
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- International Space Station (ESA/DLR)deployed 2018ibm.com ↗
Milestones
CIMON-2 successfully debuted on the ISS
CIMON launched to ISS as first AI-powered robot in space
Press coverage
- CIMON-2 makes its successful debut on the ISS
Airbus · Apr 2020
- CIMON, the AI-powered robot, launches a new era in space travel
IBM
- Horizons science – Cimon
ESA · Nov 2018
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