Vyommitra - ISRO's half humanoid to go as trial to space before Gaganyaan mission

New Delhi, Jan. 23 -- : 'Vyommitra' - the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) half humanoid to go as a trial to space before 'Gaganyaan' goes with astronauts.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh tweeted a 31-second video and wrote, "In the run-up to the first Human Space Mission by India at @isro ... 'Vyommitra', the humanoid for #Gaganyaan unveiled. This prototype of humanoid will go as a trial before Gaganyaan goes with Astronauts. #ISRO"

The Gaganyaan mission is aimed at sending astronauts to space in an orbital spacecraft.

ISRO's half humanoid 'Vyommitra' will be placed in the first unmanned mission under 'Gaganyaan' and will simulate most of the human body functions.

Speaking to ANI, Sam Dayal, ISRO scientist said, "Legs are not ...