ABSTRACT
The Astrobees are next-generation free-flying robots that will operate in the interior of the International Space Station (ISS) alongside astronauts. Their primary purpose is to provide a flexible platform for research on zero-g freeflying robotics, with the ability to carry a wide variety of future research payloads and guest science software. They will also serve utility functions: as free-flying cameras to record video of astronaut activities, and as mobile sensor platforms to conduct surveys of the ISS. This talk will cover aspects of the Astrobee design, how they will be operated, and how guest scientists can use the platform for their own research.