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GITAI develops inchworm-type robotic arm extending both the capability and mobility of space robots and completes Proof-of-Concept demonstration (TRL 3)

Torrance, CA, USA – Aug 16, 2022 – GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), the world’s leading space robotics company, developed the GITAI IN1 (Inchworm One), an inchworm-type robotic arm equipped with “grapple end-effectors* ” on both ends of the arm. This unique feature increases “Capability”, which enables it to connect to various tools (end-effectors) to perform […]

GITAI announces space robotics technology demonstration outside ISS

Space robotics startup GITAI will demonstrate the capabilities of their autonomous robot mounted external to the International Space Station (ISS) on the Nanoracks Bishop Airlock in 2023.   ■ Ground demonstration video of In-space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing executing by GITAI autonomous robot for the extra-vehicular tech-demo outside of the ISS planned in 2023 (recorded in […]

GITAI wins the Japan – US Innovation Awards, “Innovation Showcase”

Torrance, CA, USA – July 13, 2022 – GITAI Japan Inc., a space robotics startup, has been selected as the Innovation Showcase Company in the Japan-US Innovation Awards co-sponsored by the Japan Society of Northern California (JSNC) and the Stanford University US–Asia Technology Management Center. On July 14, Chief Robotics Officer, Dr. Nakanishi, will make […]

GITAI Opens US Headquarters in Los Angeles, CA, and Plans Workforce Expansion

GITAI USA Inc., a corporation developing general-purpose work robots for space, has opened a US headquarters office in Los Angeles, CA. The site will be used for engineering, manufacturing, and business development of general-purpose work robots in the United States space industry.In addition, GITAI is pleased to announce a full-scale recruitment drive to support expansion […]

GITAI Conducts Successful Demonstration of ISAM Activities in Simulated Space Environment

GITAI Japan, Inc., developing general-purpose robots for space applications, has developed a robot module that can conduct various tasks in the harsh space environment (ex. outside of space stations, LEO) and it has been going through environmental testing (TVAC, vibration, radiation, etc.) under conditions that simulate the LEO environment. In February 2022, the GITAI robot […]

GITAI develops Lunar Robotic Rover R1 and conducts successful demonstration at JAXA’s Mock Lunar Surface Environment

The competition for lunar resource exploration and lunar base development is accelerating mainly in the U.S. and China, and the demand for robotic labor, which is cheaper and safer than conventional human astronauts, is rapidly increasing. In response to this growing demand, GITAI has developed the advanced lunar robotic rover “R1” that can perform general-purpose […]

GITAI Developing Robotic Arm for Toyota’s Manned Pressurized Lunar Rover

GITAI Japan, Inc. (GITAI), developing general-purpose robots for space applications, has tied a joint research contract on June 25, 2021, with Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) for joint R&D of a robotic arm for the “LUNAR CRUISER”, the manned pressurized rover mobility platform that Toyota and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA”)  are developing for the surface of […]

Space robotics start-up GITAI completes successful technology demonstration inside the ISS

GITAI Japan, Inc. (Ota-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Mr. Sho Nakanose), developing general-purpose robots for space applications, conducted a technology demonstration of a GITAI autonomous space robot executing various tasks inside the ISS (International Space Station) Nanoracks Bishop Airlock between October 13-16, CST. As a result, we are pleased to announce that the GITAI autonomous space robot “S1” […]