This company develops space robotics and components to facilitate off-world operations. They offer spacecraft platforms, satellite components, and specialized robots like the Inchworm for in-space tasks. Their services focus on on-orbit servicing and the construction of lunar infrastructure.
Funding
$73M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Space exploration and infrastructure development are currently limited by high labor costs and long project times due to the need for human involvement in dangerous and repetitive tasks. Building and maintaining space stations, lunar bases, and other off-world structures requires safer and more cost-effective solutions than traditional methods allow.
Solution
GITAI provides robotic solutions designed to reduce the cost of labor in space by two orders of magnitude, enabling safer and more efficient space operations. Their product line includes versatile robotic arms, such as the Inchworm Robot, and the Lunar Rover, both designed for autonomous or teleoperated completion of a wide variety of tasks. These robots are designed to perform in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM), space station support, and lunar exploration tasks. GITAI employs agile development processes and in-house manufacturing to ensure high-quality, reliable robots capable of withstanding the harsh conditions of space.
Target Audience
GITAI's primary customers include space agencies, commercial space stations, satellite companies, and organizations involved in lunar and Martian base construction.
Features
- Inchworm Robot: A 2m long, 7-DOF robotic arm with grapple end-effectors on both ends for versatile manipulation and mobility.
- Lunar Rover: A four-legged mobile robot with dual arms, claw-like hands, cameras, and sensors for lunar surface exploration, mining, inspection, maintenance, and assembly.
- Modular Design: Allows for connecting multiple Inchworm Robots to create longer arms and easy replacement of damaged segments.
- Autonomous Control: Robots are primarily autonomously controlled with advanced sensors, but also utilize a "human-in-the-loop" system for critical checkpoints.
- Tool Changer: Proprietary tool changer enables robotic arms to conduct a variety of general-purpose tasks with high precision, including backhoe, drill, and claw tools.
- In-house Manufacturing: GITAI designs and manufactures all key components, including motors, motor drivers, and control systems.
- Environmental Testing: Robots undergo vibration, thermal vacuum, and radiation tests to ensure they can withstand the harsh conditions of space.