May 15, 2025 · Sending a robot to space is also much cheaper than sending a human. Robots don’t need to eat or sleep or go to the bathroom. They can survive in space for many years …

Space robots are unmanned spacecraft that provide a cheaper, safer and more efficient alternative to human-led space exploration. Here are some examples of robots in space and …

Sep 26, 2023 · Robonaut 2, or R2, in 2011 became the first humanoid robot in space. Robonaut 2 was initially deployed as a torso-only humanoid restricted to a stanchion. The R2 mobility …

2 days ago · Space mission and science news, images and videos from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the leading center for robotic exploration of the solar system.

NASA has made various robotic devices to aid, augment, or substitute for astronauts in order to do difficult or rote tasks such as repairs in dangerous environments (such as those with …

Jun 28, 2017 · Space robotics plays a critical role in current and future space exploration missions and enables mission-defined machines that are capable of surviving in the space environment …

Dec 16, 2021 · Space robots are gradually changing the traditional modes of space transportation, on-orbit construction, on-orbit maintenance, and planetary exploration. It is one …

Sep 22, 2018 · Space robotics is considered one of the most promising approaches for on-orbit servicing (OOS) missions such as docking, berthing, refueling, repairing, upgrading, …

Jan 6, 2025 · Space robots are transforming exploration, from orbiters to rovers. Learn about their roles, types, and how they're advancing the future of space missions.

Sep 20, 2024 · Space robots must be equipped with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to make autonomous decisions, such as navigating hazardous terrains, selecting scientific targets, and …