The Int-Ball is a Research robot developed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (Japan), launched 2016.
RoboScore
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No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.
3 of 9 signals present
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Overview
Int-Ball is a research robot manufactured by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency in JP, first introduced in 2016. free-flying robotic system
At a glance
- Built for photography and videography
- Used across automotive, electronics and food bev
- Navigates using vision
- Programmed through remote control
- Public API for integration
- Compatible with ROS
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Int-Ball2 first test flight aboard ISS
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Weight
- 1 kg
- Launch year
- 2016
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 2003
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- visual inspection
- Sub Category
- internal drone
- Industries Served
- space,research
Movement & precision1
- Navigation Type
- vision,hybrid
Power & runtime1
- Auto Charging
- true
Controls & integration5
- Api Available
- true
- Ros Compatible
- true
- Software Platform
- core Flight System (cFS), Robot Operating System (ROS)
- Training Required
- intermediate_1-5days
- Programming Interface
- code python,code ros
Buying & support4
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Model Variants
- Int-Ball (first generation)
- Availability Status
- prototype
- Countries Available
- JP
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
A deployment is recorded when a public source names the customer, or the maker confirms it. Nothing here counts against this robot.
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Add a deployment →Company milestones
- Oct 2023DeploymentInt-Ball2 first test flight aboard ISS
- Jul 2017MilestoneJAXA first disclosed Int-Ball images
- Jun 2017DeploymentInt-Ball delivered to Kibo on ISS
- 2015MilestoneBecame R&D agency
- 2013Milestone10th anniversary slogan
- 2003MilestoneJAXA formed
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Int-Ball?
- The Int-Ball is developed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, based in Japan.
- What type of robot is the Int-Ball?
- The Int-Ball is a Research robot made by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
- How much does the Int-Ball cost?
- Pricing for the Int-Ball is not publicly listed — contact Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency for a quote.
- When was the Int-Ball launched?
- The Int-Ball was launched in 2016.
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