January 2 news, comprehensive CCTV news and Harbin Institute of Technology news, Harbin Institute of Technology, led by Professor Zhang Lixian multidisciplinary cross team to undertake the development of China's firstspace stationThe in-vehicle intelligent flight robot (astronauts' intelligent assistant "Xiaohang") has been successfully verified in orbit and will debut on the first day of the China Space Station in 2025.
"Xiaohang" is used by astronauts through their voice charges (note: no remote control), aiming at replacing/assisting astronauts to take photos on the move in the space station, in-vehicle inspections, material management, product inspections, answering questions, and interacting with the astronauts emotionally.
Specifically, it can now accomplish operations such as taking pictures and exercising, and astronaut Wang Haize has let "Xiaohang" complete its operations through voice commands.Flying within the station, ascending and descending on commandand other operations. Through subsequent upgrades, "Xiaohang" will also be able to realize theIn-cabin inspection, material management, product condition checking, answering questions and solving problemsAnd other functions.