
AI & Robotics
PickNik and Motiv Team Up for NASA Orbital Robotics Mission
PickNik Robotics will provide MoveIt Pro motion planning software for Motiv Space Systems' robotic arm on NASA's Fly Foundational Robotics mission for in-space assembly.
Key Takeaways
- PickNik will provide MoveIt Pro motion planning on Space ROS for Motiv's robotic arm on NASA's Fly Foundational Robotics mission
- Motiv's prior COLDArm project for NASA operated at -280°F without heating, conserving up to 30% of mission energy
- PickNik's 2025 JAXA partnership demonstrated multi-armed robotic cargo handling aboard the ISS in microgravity
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