Engineering:Vyommitra
Vyommitra (Sanskrit: Vyōma "space", Mitra "friend") is a humanoid robot with appearance of a woman designed for space travel. It was designed at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and developed by ISRO to function aboard the spacecraft Gaganyaan, a crewed orbital spacecraft. Vyommitra was first unveiled on 22 January 2020 at the Human Spaceflight and Exploration Symposium in Bengaluru, Karnataka.[1][2]
Built mostly out of an aluminium alloy to withstand high pressure and vibrations,[3] It will accompany Indian astronauts on space missions and be a part of uncrewed experimental Gaganyaan missions before the crewed flights.[4][5] It was planned to take its first flight to space on the Gaganyaan G-2 mission in 2026, but was later decided to also fly on the Gaganyaan G-1 mission, which is now planned for Q4 2025.[6]
Objectives and abilities
The robot is part of the ISRO's aim to substitute animals with humanoid robots on experimental missions, with the goal of better understanding the effects of prolonged exposure to radiation and microgravity environments on the human body during space travel.[7]
Vyommitra can mimic human activity, recognise various humans, and respond to their queries[4] in both Hindi and English. The robot is expected to be aboard uncrewed Gaganyaan missions to conduct experiments in microgravity environments and monitor module parameters. In crewed missions, it will also support astronauts by simulating human functions.[8][9][10] It can handle environment control and life support systems,[5] perform switch panel operations, and give environmental air pressure change warnings.[8][11]
The prototype models of Vyommitra have finished trials,[when?] and the engineering models are undergoing trials. The Vyommitra flight model to be used in the Gaganyaan missions is also being built by the ISRO.[needs update]
Union Minister of State, Jitendra Singh, said in early February 2024 that the uncrewed Vyommitra mission is scheduled for the third quarter of 2024, while the crewed mission is scheduled for launch in 2025.[12][13]
See also
References
- ↑ Dwarakanath, Nagarjun (22 January 2020). "Gaganyaan mission: Meet Vyommitra, the talking human robot that Isro will send to space" (in en). https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/gaganyaan-vyommitra-talking-humanoid-isro-space-1639077-2020-01-22.
- ↑ "IAA-ISRO-ASI Symposium on Human Space Flight and Exploration was organised at Bangalore". 2020-01-24. https://www.isro.gov.in/update/24-jan-2020/iaa-isro-asi-symposium-human-space-flight-and-exploration-was-organised-bangalore. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
- ↑ https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/isro-design-skull-humanoid-gaganyaan-mission-9534361/lite/
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Meet Vyom Mitra, first Indian 'woman' to ride to space" (in en-IN). The Hindu. 2020-01-22. ISSN 0971-751X. https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/isro-to-send-lady-robot-vyomamitra-in-unmanned-gaganyaan-spacecraft-ahead-of-human-spaceflight/article30625261.ece.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "ISRO to send humanoid Vyommitra in unmanned Gaganyaan spacecraft ahead of human spaceflight". The Economic Times. 24 Jan 2020. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/isro-to-send-humanoid-vyommitra-in-unmanned-gaganyaan-spacecraft-ahead-of-human-spaceflight/articleshow/73576959.cms.
- ↑ Dinner, Josh (2025-05-08). "India delays 1st Gaganyaan astronaut launch to 2027". https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/india-delays-1st-gaganyaan-astronaut-launch-to-2027.
- ↑ "Why is India sending robots into space?" (in en). 2019-07-25. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-48918280.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Kumar, Chethan (22 January 2020). "Gaganyaan mission: First glimpse of 'Vyommitra', the humanoid for Gaganyaan; it's a 'She' | India News" (in en). TNN. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/1st-glimpse-of-vyommitra-the-humanoid-for-gaganyaan-its-a-she/articleshow/73513989.cms.
- ↑ "Vyommitra is ready to launch with Gaganyaan" (in en-US). 2020-01-22. https://ddkvaranasi.co.in/what-is-vyommitra/.
- ↑ "'व्योममित्रा'ची पहिली झलक! भारताकडून 'ती' पहिल्यांदा जाणार अवकाशात" (in mr-IN). 2020-01-22. https://www.loksatta.com/desh-videsh-news/vyommitra-the-humanoid-for-isros-mission-gaganyaan-dmp-82-2066411/.
- ↑ "Isro unveils humanoid that will take Gaganyaan flight" (in en). 2020-01-22. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/isro-unveils-humanoid-that-will-take-gaganyaan-flight/story-zUzb78pyEK1hcZt4djQp2I.html.
- ↑ "Woman Robot Astronaut 'Vyommitra' Ready For Solo Space Mission Ahead Of ISRO's 'Gaganyaan'" (in en). 2024-02-04. https://www.news18.com/india/woman-robot-astronaut-vyommitra-ready-for-solo-space-mission-ahead-of-isros-gaganyaan-8766026.html.
- ↑ "Isro's woman robot astronaut 'Vyommitra' to fly into space in third quarter of this year: Minister Jitendra Singh". The Times of India. 2024-02-04. ISSN 0971-8257. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/isros-woman-robot-astronaut-vyommitra-to-fly-into-space-in-third-quarter-of-this-year-minister-jitendra-singh/articleshow/107405651.cms?from=mdr.
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