The Int-Ball is a Research robot developed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (Japan), launched 2016.
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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
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
JAXA / Japanese Experiment Module “Kibo” on the International Space Station
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
Compute1
- Ros Compatible
- true
Other17
- 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
- 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.
Who runs it· deployment evidence
1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- JAXA / Japanese Experiment Module “Kibo” on the International Space Stationsource ↗
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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