JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi sets up the CIMON AI-powered robotic assistant

iss073e0384102 (July 18, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73 Commander Takuya Onishi sets up the CIMON artificial intelligence-powered robotic assistant inside the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory module. Engineers on the ground tested CIMON's ability to command a free-flying robotic camera for JAXA’s ICHIBAN technology demonstration. CIMON tests how artificial intelligence affects crew support potentially relieving crews for more important tasks and increasing time for relaxation during long-term missions.