{"id":8407,"date":"2023-07-06T18:15:10","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T10:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/gitai-successfully-completes-testing-of-major-components-for-lunar-robotic-arm\/"},"modified":"2023-07-06T18:15:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T10:15:10","slug":"gitai-successfully-completes-testing-of-major-components-for-lunar-robotic-arm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/gitai-successfully-completes-testing-of-major-components-for-lunar-robotic-arm\/","title":{"rendered":"GITAI Successfully Completes Testing of Major Components for Lunar Robotic Arm"},"content":{"rendered":"

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GITAI USA, one of the leading space robotics startups, has announced the successful completion of lunar environment testing for the major components of the in-house developed lunar Inch-worm type robotic arm. All tests have been passed with flying colors.<\/p>\n

GITAI\u2019s mission is to provide safe and affordable means of labor in space, and as part of this endeavor, GITAI has designed and engineered the lunar Inch-worm type robotic arm and the lunar robotic rover entirely in-house. GITAI has implemented seven essential lunar environment measures for the main components of the lunar Inch-worm type robotic arm, as outlined below:<\/p>\n

1. Wireless wire transmission interface for tool changer<\/strong><\/p>\n

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GITAI has developed a wireless charging interface for the tool changer as a countermeasure to lunar regolith. Extensive testing within a regolith chamber, containing simulated regolith, has confirmed the flawless functionality of the tool changer.<\/p>\n

2. Dust mitigation test of GITAI actuator module and grapple end-effector in a dirty chamber with regolith simulant<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Extensive testing has proven the GITAI actuator module and the GITAI grapple end-effector\u2019s impeccable performance over several days in a dirty chamber with a regolith simulant.<\/p>\n

3. Thermal simulation of the arm on the lunar surface<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Thermal analysis has been conducted at the lunar South Pole using advanced simulation techniques to ensure optimal performance of the arm under lunar conditions.<\/p>\n

4. Cryogenic test of GITAI motor module<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The GITAI actuator module, including the motor driver, motors, and gear, underwent a cryogenic test using liquid nitrogen to lower the temperature to an ultra-low -196\u00b0C. Subsequently, the module was restored to room temperature and confirmed to be in perfect working order.<\/p>\n

5. Dust-repellent coating experiment<\/strong><\/p>\n

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GITAI has successfully developed a coated glass solution that effectively repels regolith simulant, ensuring unhindered functionality and recognition capabilities without contamination.<\/p>\n

6. Dust\/shadow tolerant marker detection<\/strong><\/p>\n

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GITAI\u2019s DL-based marker detector has demonstrated exceptional performance by maintaining proper functionality, recognition, and other features even when the marker is dirty or affected by dust or shadows.<\/p>\n

7. General target object detection for rock sampling<\/strong><\/p>\n

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To enable autonomous control during lunar sampling missions, GITAI has thoroughly verified the object recognition function for individual stones, ensuring its reliable operation.<\/p>\n