MMEVR: Robotic EVA assistant

Collaborative space robotics

The Future of EVAs

MMEVR presents a new modular architecture that allows astronauts to configure the robot to follow specific mission requirements. The robot provides 2 to 4 additional robotic limbs and a navigation unit to perform autonomous tasks or collaborate with human crews during EVAs.

An Astronaut wearing an xEMU suit with MMEVR attached to his backpack

MMVR can be operated in 3 different control modes: Autonomous, teleoperated or robotic augmentation for EVA suits. The design concept includes an ISPR (International Standard Payload Rack)-integrated control module for teleoperated scenarios and a standard docking interface with space assets such as orbital and deep space modules or spacecrafts.

MMEVR incorporates the lessons learned from the MMU, Safer, Robonaut, DEXTRE, and other space robotic assets to achieve unprecedented flexibility for the future generation of In-Space operations.

Vittorio Netti | Space Architect