Robonaut 2

The robonaut continues the work Mark Rosheim started, with the goal of aiding humans in simple or repetitive physical tasks in space. The robot has been on board the ISS since its launch in 2011, and is used as a testing platform for further humainoid robotics in a low-gravity environment. 

Image and Information Source: https://robonaut.jsc.nasa.gov/R2/#panel-1

No Author. "Robonaut 2 Technology Suite Offers Opportunities in Vast Range of Industries" Robonaut 2 .  Accessed 8 March 2018

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Event date:

24 Feb 2011