Icarus Robotics tests free-flying robot Joy in Canada ahead of 2027 ISS demo

Icarus Robotics, a New York startup, tested its free-flying dexterous robot platform Joy in Canada ahead of a planned 2027 demonstration on the International Space Station. The test validates key technologies for orbital operations, but the 2027 timeline and mission details remain unconfirmed. This marks progress in commercial space robotics, a niche but growing segment.