SMRTR AIJul 15, 2026Robot Report

Icarus Robotics uses KULR technology to power JOY free-flying space robot

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Icarus Robotics has chosen KULR Technology Group to supply batteries for JOY, an AI-powered free-flying robot headed to the International Space Station in early 2027. KULR's K1S battery system meets strict NASA safety standards and previously flew on the Artemis program, giving Icarus a faster approval path. With astronaut time costing $130,000 per hour, JOY aims to handle routine tasks and free up crew for higher-value work.

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