Google experiment with SPHERES robot

SPHERES is a project for the development of spherical satellites that are used on ISS stations to test spacecraft instruction sets for automatic flying operations and pairings with stations. Each SPHERES robot has integrated power, propulsion systems, navigation devices and personal computers. And today, Google has used the phone under the Tango project to be a "brain" for a robot SPHERES.

In the video below, we can see the 3D environment sensors and other Project Tango systems operating in reality. To test the same work environment on the ISS, Google's ATAP development team and robots are all put into a vacuum environment, which is a challenge for both engineers and equipment.

Although not explicitly stated in the video test results, the SPHERES robot with the brain as a Project Tango phone can fly and map locations without much difficulty. Google has emphasized that this is just the beginning of their efforts and that putting the robot integrated with the Project Tango this summer will be evidence that more sophisticated automation systems are in place. support for ISS and other facilities.

Now, what you need to know is that Google is paying great attention to deep-drawing technology and the ability to exploit it in real-world situations.