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ڰ and AWS Demonstrate AI Assistant On Orbit

August 23, 2024
Ax-3 Commander Michael-López Alegría conducts a technology demonstration with an Amazon Echo device on the International Space Station. [Photo courtesy of: Walter Villadei, Ax-3 pilot]

In some cases, spacecraft operate in relative isolation, devoid of direct human interaction and decision-making. However, by integrating virtual assistants, we can revolutionize a spacecraft’s architecture and functionality. As humanity ventures farther from Earth, our reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) assistants will inevitably grow. ڰ, in collaboration with Amazon and Amazon Web Services (AWS), envisions a future where spacecraft interact with humans as seamlessly as humans interact with each other. A significant step in this direction occurred during ڰ Mission 3 (Ax-3), where Amazon's Alexa voice assistant underwent a technology demonstration. During Ax-3, ڰ tested Alexa on an Amazon Echo device on the ground before flying it to the International Space Station (ISS) for evaluation. This milestone represents a crucial step toward creating “Earth-independent” AI assistants capable of supporting astronauts during future Mars missions.

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