ISRO’s humanoid Vyom Mitra’s skills to get a lift-off

Vyommitra’, the humanoid designed and developed by the ISRO has been successfully integrated with a computer ‘brain’ which enables it to ‘read’ control panels aboard and communicate with the ISRO ground stations.

About Vyom Mitra:

The humanoid has been developed by the ISRO Inertial Systems Unit, Thiruvananthapuram.
Vyom Mitra is a half-humanoid and her body stops at the torso and has no legs.
The humanoid will simulate the human functions required for space before real astronauts take off.
She has been designed to resemble a human with facial expressions and speech and sight
Vyommitra is also set to get a digital twin. The ‘twin’ will undergo computer simulations where the control systems are tested for microgravity conditions.

Capabilities:

The humanoid can detect and give out warnings if the environment changes within the cabin.
She is capable of switching panel operations, performing Environment Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) functions, having conversations with the astronauts, recognizing them, and solving their queries.
The AI-enabled robot can withstand vibrations and shock during the flight.

Vyommitra will fly aboard the first unmanned test flight ahead of the crewed Gaganyaan flight expected in 2024.
It will simulate the exact human functions in space.
It will check whether the systems are working right.