Orbit Robotics reveals HELIOS four-armed space humanoid prototype

May 20, 2026 · Product Launch · ORBIT Robotics · Space

ORBIT Robotics revealed HELIOS, a four-armed space humanoid prototype from an ETH Focus Project building humanoid robotic platforms for orbital operations.

HELIOS adds a differentiated space-humanoid signal because it combines humanoid form with four-arm manipulation for low- and zero-gravity orbital operations research.

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  • Orbit Robotics revealed HELIOS through the @orbitrobotics channel.
  • The reveal describes HELIOS as a complete space humanoid with four arms and four hands.
  • The announcement frames the prototype as the result of two semesters of research, iteration and build work.

ORBIT Robotics is an ETH Focus Project building humanoid robotic platforms for orbital operations. Its public work centers on HELIOS, a four-armed space humanoid prototype for low- and zero-gravity manipulation research.