Robonaut 2 on display at NASM - USA

Robonaut 2 on display at NASM - USA

Handout Photo - Jonathan Rogers, chief of the Robotic Systems Technology Branch at NASA’s Johnson Space Center and former Robonaut project manager, answers questions about Robonaut 2 from museum guests at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Steve F. Udvar-Hazy Center Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Chantilly, Va. Robonaut 2, the first humanoid robot to fly to space, is displayed publicly for the first time near the space shuttle Discovery. Robonaut 2, often called “R2”, was originally sent to the International Space Station (ISS) by NASA in 2011. Developed in a unique partnership between NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, General Motors, and Oceaneering, R2 represents cutting-edge advancements in humanoid robotics. The robot is designed to assist astronauts with tasks that require both dexterity and precision, improving efficiency and safety for crew members aboard the ISS. The humanoid robot showcases numerous component technologies, including advanced vision systems, sophisticated image r

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