NASA: Robonaut2, the Next Generation Dexterous Robot

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NASA: Robonaut2, the Next Generation Dexterous Robot

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UT: R2 the Space Robot Does Detroit

Post by bystander » Fri Feb 05, 2010 5:32 pm

http://www.universetoday.com/2010/02/04 ... s-detroit/
Universe Today: 2010 Feb 04
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R2 and D2? NASA and General Motors have come together to develop the next generation dexterous humanoid robot.
The robots – called Robonaut2 – were designed to use the same tools as humans, which allows them to work safely
side-by-side humans on Earth and in space. Credit: NASA/GM


Looks more like C3P0 than R2D2

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Re: NASA: Robonaut2, the Next Generation Dexterous Robot

Post by BMAONE23 » Fri Feb 05, 2010 5:53 pm

To me, it resembles Storm Troopers wearing Boba Fett's helmet

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