FAQ

Our idea is revolutionary, but every good idea can be confusing to some people. Here are some questions we get a lot.

Question:

What happens if the Orbot gets lost or is destroyed?

Answer:

We have designed the Orbot to stick to the ISS very well but this is a small possibility. Since the per-unit cost of the Orbot is very low, it will not cause any financial strain on the space agency employing it. Hopefully, a new Orbot will be sent up to the ISS with the next supply rocket. Meanwhile, since we have incorporated so many redundant parts in the Orbot "network", the remaining Orbots will carry on with no difference in their day-to-day work.

Question:

How does the Orbot move around in space? Does it float or walk or something else?

Answer:

The Orbot uses gecko-like feet that allow it to move around by "walking" on the surface of the ISS. IT wills stick to it because of the Van Der Walls molecular force. For more info on this please refer to the project section of the website.