Prof. Ing. Radek Martinek, Ph.D.
Lab Leader
CONREX – Czech Orbital NanoRobots Experiment
Biomedical Engineering
Space Technology
A pioneering biotechnological experiment testing nano and micro robots for the eradication of bacterial biofilms under microgravity conditions aboard the ISS.
Timeline
2026 - 2027
Status
Active
Project code
4000150347/25/NL/EH
Funding provider
European Space Agency (ESA)
Funding program
ESA Contract
Budget
1 393 700 EUR
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CONREX – Czech Orbital NanoRobots EXperiment is a pioneering biotechnological experiment designed to test nano and micro robots for the eradication of bacterial biofilms under microgravity conditions aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Biofilms — microbial layers highly resistant to antibiotics — pose major risks to astronaut health, spacecraft systems, and long-duration missions. CONREX evaluates how autonomous microrobots can mechanically disrupt and degrade biofilms, offering a revolutionary new approach to infection control in space and on Earth.