Nasa's Humanoid Robot To Be Tested In Australia
Date
7/15/2023 7:13:58 PM
(MENAFN- AzerNews) NASA is beginning testing with humanoid robots in Australia,
NASA stated last week, Azernews reports, citing
Jerusalem Post.
NASA plans to test the Valkyrie robot's ability to perform
remote mobile dexterous capabilities, with the hope that the robots
will one day be able to takeover caretaking roles of uncrewed
offshore energy facilities. If the testing is successful, these
robots will take over roles that are generally considered hazardous
for human workers.
The Valkyrie robot testing will occur in Perth, a ways away from
NASA's Space Center in Texas, thanks to the Space Act
Agreement made with Woodside Energy. Woodside Energy will be
testing the technology and be providing feedback to NASA.
Eventually, NASA hopes that the technology may be used for the
Artemis mission and other objectives.
The Valkyrie robot's potential
NASA claims that the use of these humanoid robots could advance
lunar and Martian exploration as data-gathering will not require
human presence.
Additionally, the robots could help inspect and maintain
infrastructure and leverage materials and plants on space missions.
This will, potentially, increase astronauts' ability to live off
the land and reduce the amount of pre-packed resources needed
during lift-off.
"We are pleased to be starting the next phase of development and
testing of advanced robotic systems that have the potential to
positively impact life on Earth by allowing safer operations in
hazardous environments," said Shaun Azimi, lead of the dexterous
robotics team at NASA Johnson. "These demonstrations will evaluate
the current potential of advanced robots to extend the reach of
humans and help humanity explore and work safely anywhere."
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