A key ISRO facility, IISU was responsible for the design, development, and integration of Vyommitra. The choice of gender had been a “spontaneous decision” by the IISU team, according to Mr. Dev. The IISU, which designs and develops navigational systems for ISRO launch vehicles, had special teams working on the humanoid. Core teamA core team at IISU was supported by experts drawn from various IISU entities as well IITs and other institutions, including the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) at Valiyamala. So we are developing a computer that will be integrated in the torso of the humanoid,” the IISU director said.

Source: The Hindu January 24, 2020 17:48 UTC