Int-Ball2
Joined ATTA on April 2025
Int-Ball2
source: JAXA/NASA
Description
A spherical drone used inside the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) of the International Space Station (ISS). Equipped with a camera and propulsion function, it takes photos and videos while moving around the ISS under the remote control of
Details
Features and specs
Availability
Local Name
JEM船内可搬型ビデオカメラシステム実証2号機
Manufacturer
JAXA
Release date
June 2023
Country of Origin
Japan
Core Function
Others
Robot series
Dimensions
Diameter: 200 mm(body)|170 x 170 x 100 mm (docking station)
Weight
3.8kg(body)|1.9kg (docking station)
Power
[Battery] 10.8V | 6500mAh
Connectivity
USB port (external I/F); communicates with onboard ISS PC via ground commands
Operation environment
Inside the International Space Station (ISS)
Other specifiacations
Photography function (main camera, microphone) Self-position estimation without external markers using Visual SALM | Speed controller (total of 8 units) control | Propulsion function (motor/propeller) | Collision detection using inertial sensors
Current availability
Under Study
Available Countries
Japan
Industry
Professional, scientific and technical activities
Price
Not for sale