The 5-axis sample extraction robot is an example of special equipment, developed by IPU-Production for Rovsing A/S to be used for ground-based, scientific studies of bacteria and invertebrate animals, while in a weightless condition aboard the International Space Station.

The robot is designed to handle sample extraction, feed nutrients and make adjustments of control organs in the incubator.

General robot specifications:

Range of motion 860 x 330 x 45 mm linear ± 7200 degrees in rotation

Reproducibility < 0,1 mm for linear axis and < 1 degree for rotation

Speed up to 20 mm/s for linear axis and 300 RPM for the axis of rotation.

Contact person: Johan Chr. Gregersen, telephone: +45 45 25 46 06, e-mail