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MARM is a robot designed and manufactured by the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) in collaboration with the companies Leonardo SpA and GMV. It was born as a result of the project “Multi-arm Installation Robot for Readying ORUs and Reflectors”.

This work has been sponsored by the European Space Agency with the aim of deploying aid instruments for astronauts such as installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of infrastructures.

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The characteristic of this robot is that it has three robotic arms connected to a base, which are capable of resisting up to 12 kilograms. Its design allows full body movements and gives it a great capacity to handle loads.

“MARM’s three limbs, which are connected to the base of the central pelvis, represent the main difference of this robot compared to previously developed technologies: the three limbs give the robot greater flexibility of locomotion and manipulation, and at the same time, a wider handling range, allowing you to transport large payloads and assemble and install them, even in two-handed model”, states the IIT.

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However, the researchers have yet to develop the final prototype, as they are still testing MARM in a physical simulator. This is because those who are dedicated to manufacturing this type of robotics come up against the challenge of microgravity, says El Español.

Source: Elcomercio

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