Vyommitra, a spacefaring human-robot developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation. Vyommitra is a 'half-humanoid' that Isro plans to send to space as part of test flights that will be undertaken ahead of the ambitious launch of India's maiden human spaceflight mission. She posses the quality of talking, recognising other humans, mimicking what they would do in space and hold conversations and answer queries.
Vyommitra, in her own words, can "mimic" the activity of a crew of astronauts and even "recognise them and respond to their queries". Vyommitra was unveiled by Isro at an event in Bengaluru on Wednesday where she greeted reporters with "Hi, I'm Vyommitra the first prototype of half humanoid."
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As per an Isro scientist, Vyommitra is a half humanoid since she does not have legs. "It's called a half humanoid because it doesn't have legs. It can only bend sidewards and forward. It will carry out certain experiments and will always remain in touch with the Isro command centre," Isro scientist Sam Dayal said.