Image of the day: Isro launches talking human robot Vyommitra

The Indian Space Research Organisation has unveiled a human robot that will be sent to space as part of the Gaganyaan mission, India's ambitious plan to send humans to space.

According to an Isro scientist, Vyommitra is a half humanoid since she does not have legs. "It's called a half humanoid because it doesn't have legs. It can only bend sidewards and forward. It will carry out certain experiments and will always remain in touch with the Isro command centre," Isro scientist Sam Dayal said. The space agency plans to send Vyommitra to space later this year when it will launch unmanned flights to space as part of the Gaganyaan project.