ISS to Test Revolutionary Space Technologies Like Robotic Surgeon, Artificial Retina Production, and AI-Powered Spacesuit Analysis
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A two-pound robotic surgeon with controllable arms will be sent to the ISS to practice procedures on simulated tissue. It could enable remote surgery in space and on Earth.
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Other experiments heading to the ISS include testing a robotic arm in unpressurized conditions, 3D printing metal parts to see if they hold up better when printed in space, and studying bone loss in microgravity.
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An artificial retina will be produced using a special protein deposition technique that seems to work better in microgravity. This could eventually help restore vision for the blind.
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An AI system that analyzes spacewalker glove wear and tear will be tested on the ISS. It can do in 45 seconds what usually takes 5 days on Earth.
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In total these experiments can enable remote expertise, expand human space exploration capabilities, and develop new technologies with benefits on Earth.