Motiv Space Systems

Motiv Space Systems is a US-based space robotics company headquartered in Pasadena, California, developing robotic arms, end-effectors, actuators, and manipulator systems for commercial space exploration, in-space assembly, and planetary science missions. Founded by former NASA JPL robotics engineers, Motiv creates flight-ready robotic systems for lunar and Mars surface operations, in-orbit servicing, and commercial spacecraft. The company developed the xLink robotic arm system for commercial on-orbit servicing applications — providing docking, capture, and manipulation capabilities for satellite life extension and repair missions. Motiv has contributed technologies to NASA programs and is part of the emerging commercial space robotics ecosystem building infrastructure for future cislunar and deep-space operations.