At the Novosibirsk Design and Technology Institute of Scientific Instrument Engineering SB RAS, a unique robot, a hexapod, was created specifically for the Chinese space mission "Miyin". This device will help to accurately adjust the mirrors of space telescopes that will search for planets suitable for life outside our solar system.
The "Miyin" program is being prepared by the Beijing Institute of Space Mechanics and Electricity. It is planned that from 2030 a whole series of spacecraft with modern telescopes and other instruments for observing deep space will be sent into space. A hexapod is required for such telescopes to work as clearly as possible.
The Russian robot is highly accurate. Its upper part can move in six directions - it can move up and down, sideways and rotate. At the same time, it is light and compact, but can withstand heavy loads and vibrations that occur when launching a rocket or in space.
To work with the hexapod, engineers created special electronics, software and a system that helps the device work in zero gravity. In April 2025, a full test was carried out - accuracy, resistance to vibrations and reliability were checked.
After successful tests, Russian and Chinese specialists gathered together, summed up the results and noted that the project became an excellent example of how to cooperate in creating modern space technology even in difficult times.
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