NASA to launch R2 to join Space Station Crew

NASA will launch the first human-like robot to space later this year to become a permanent resident of the International Space Station. Robonaut 2, or R2, was developed jointly by NASA and General Motors under a cooperative agreement to develop a robotic assistant that can work alongside humans, whether they be astronauts in space or workers at GM manufacturing plants on Earth.

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[PatinyaHan]

A masterpiece! Congratulations to all of you!

[z0nt21]

R2D2 in the making: the dexterity of this robot is amazing. A spacewalk capability would be a sight to behold!

[madridritz]

You make us all proud! Congratulations!

[orz9nee]

さすがアメリカ

[Iggyocracy]

What totally useless crap! How about doing some real engineering rather than human-based stupidity, for the 60th year in a row? It must be me.

[dinmagic]

This robot looks so much better than the last prototype. Can't wait to see this in orbit.

[marisaxy]

UAU! DATA!!