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Japan plans AI robot competition on the International Space Station

Teams will control a robot using artificial intelligence aboard the ISS, with the Space AI Robotics Association organizing the event.

Luisa Marconi
Senior Space Correspondent
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Japan announced plans Sept. 22 to host a competition on the International Space Station in which teams will control a robot using artificial intelligence, according to Nikkei Asia.[1] The Space AI Robotics Association is organizing the event, which is intended to cultivate the next generation of space engineers.[2][3]