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About HELIOS
HELIOS is a four-arm humanoid robot prototype from ORBIT Robotics designed for microgravity operations and space research. The platform focuses on autonomous experimentation, teleoperation, and advanced manipulation inside future space stations.
Manufacturer
Key Specifications
Status
ACTIVE
Category
Humanoid
Verified
2026-09-15
CPU/GPU
N/A
Gear tech
Rolling contact joint + cable transmission
Motor tech
Electric actuators with tendon-driven system
Height [cm]
160
Main market
Space research
Nationality
Switzerland
Availability
Prototype
Connectivity
Ethernet, Wi‑Fi
Manufacturer
ORBIT Robotics
LLM integration
Possible experimental AI integration
Max speed (km/h)
2
Operating system
Likely Ubuntu + ROS/ROS2
Safe with humans
Yes
Camera resolution
Likely HD stereo/depth cameras
Number of fingers
5
Ingress protection
N/A
Walking Speed [km/h]
2
Latency glass to action
N/A
Main structural material
Aluminum alloys and carbon fiber
Degrees of freedom, hands
14
Runtime pr charge (hours)
3
Degrees of freedom, overall
28
Data sourced from Wikidata · Last verified: 2026-09-15 · Methodology