IDRA. The First Inflatable and Deployable Robotic Arm for Space

IDRA is a modular robotic manipulator combining inflatable links with electrically actuated joints.



It achieves extreme compactness when stowed, and expands in operation to provide a large workspace.

Large Workspace

64x larger than traditional manipulators

High Performance

High payload at low pressure

High stiffness, vibration damping with advanced materials

Scalable & Modular

to easily fit any mission

Patented mechanism

for deployment and retraction

Deplotic delivers an integrated, ready-to-use robotic solution for space applications.

Our offering combines a modular robotic manipulator with inflatable and deployable elements, together with advanced perception, control, and digital twin capabilities.

We enable self-maintenance of satellites

Medium-to-large satellites represent high-value assets in orbit.

However, in-orbit maintenance operations are still largely unavailable.

Unexpected failures can compromise mission performance and lead to significant revenue losses.

Deplotic was born as a spin-off of Politecnico di Torino from the work of a research team specialized in robotic systems for harsh environments. After years of activity in robotics for space, nuclear, and industrial applications, the team transformed its know-how into a company focused on a new generation of deployable robotic systems for space.