Astronaut Robot Ready to Explore Space

Robot made by space agencies NASA astronauts explore space soon. Having prepared about 15 years, Robonaut 2 - The name of this robot - will slide into the sky along the plane Discovery on November 1, 2010. He was taken to the International Space Station (ISS).

Robonaut 2 that was made at a cost of USD 2.5 million will be tested to make sure to work well in zero gravity. In subsequent trials, he was staying digadang able to complete tasks lightweight class.

Robonaut 2 has a physical like a human, just look at his head and hands. He developed joint NASA General Motors with its main function as assistant human astronauts.

"From the initial stages of manufacture, these robots must be able to do its job but at the same time should be trusted to do it with humans," said Rob Ambrose.

MSNBC quoted from the robot is sophisticated. He has a finger-like man who can hold the object. He also has a sensor to distinguish objects.

In the test phase, the robot is not going to do much, let alone that brought the body into space is still limited to the top. But its launch into space still seen as a big step.

NASA hopes Robonaut task 2 can replace high-risk human astronauts. For more mengakarabkan themselves will figure in the mob, he also has a Twitter account in @ AstroRobonaut.