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Int-Ball

Built by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency · Japan

Updated Jun 2026·methodology
Int-Ball

Overview

Int-Ball is a research robot manufactured by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency in JP, first introduced in 2016. free-flying robotic system

Specifications

Category: Research
Weight
1 kg
Launch year
2016
Price
Contact for quote
Status
active

Detailed specifications

Compute1
Ros Compatible
true
Other18
Applications
visual_inspection
Sub Category
internal drone
Api Available
true
Auto Charging
true
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Model Variants
Int-Ball (first generation)
Company Country
JP
Navigation Type
vision,hybrid
Deployment Notes
Deployed inside the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) of the International Space Station (ISS), released June 2023[1][2][3]
Youtube Video Id
D_A-yb8rlac
Industries Served
space,research
Software Platform
core Flight System (cFS), Robot Operating System (ROS)
Training Required
intermediate_1-5days
Availability Status
prototype
Countries Available
JP
Extras Contact Emails
press@jaxa.jp
Programming Interface
code_python,code_ros
Additional Information
Objectives include acquiring autonomous flight capabilities, reducing crew workload by 10%, and enabling remote collaboration between space and ground teams.,Strives to improve performance, enhance functions, and promote automation and autonomy in space experiments.

Where will these robots operate? Often the same as your country — add more for multi-country deployments.

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