In addition to the effects of weightlessness, the astronauts examined the impact of space radiation and electromagnetic radiation on R2. The robot weighs 136 kg and consists of head, body, and two human-like arms and hands, which are able to use human tools. His fine motor and sensory abilities go far beyond that of his predecessor and other humanoid robots.
R2 will be able to move freely in the space ship
R2 will initially work in the laboratory. Subsequent modifications are intended to enable him then to move freely within and outside the spacecraft. It is tested whether he will support or replace astronauts in dangerous activities such as working outside the spacecraft can do. However, it is in R2 is still a prototype, which is still not sufficiently protected against the extreme temperatures outside the spaceship.
“The use of R2 in the space station is only the beginning of an increasingly accelerating space exploration with humans and robots,” said John Olson of NASA. “The partnership between humans and robots will be crucial for the development of the solar system.” Humans and robots should be complementary so that they make in total more than any species in itself, so Olsen.
General Motors followed earthly goals
General Motors followed the other hand, more targets, which may be the earthly car production of meaning. “Our strategy is to change it to develop technologies that the way we produce cars and trucks fundamentally,” said Kenneth Knight, executive director at GM. Currently, R2 is tested as he responds to vibration, vacuum and radiation, before becoming part of the mission STS-133 launch into space. Alan Taub, vice president at GM, compared the tests with the review, which would also have to go through some car parts. In so doing, R2 also contribute to road safety on the ground.
The mission STS-133 is the last planned mission with U.S. space shuttles. take over from 2011, Russian Soyuz rockets to transport astronauts. R2 will permanently remain on board the ISS.
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