Name: Do Robots Help Humans in Space?
Uploaded: 2023-08-24T08:35:05+00:00
Duration: 1 min 36 s
Description: When it comes to space, humans and robots go way back. We rely heavily on our mechanical friends to perform tasks that are too dangerous, difficult, or out of reach for us humans. We’re even working o

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When it comes to space, humans and robots go way back. We rely heavily on our mechanical friends to perform tasks that are too dangerous, difficult, or out of reach for us humans. We’re even working on a new generation of robots that will help us explore in advanced and novel ways.
This piece explores the collaborative relationship between robots and humans in space exploration. It highlights how robots play a pivotal role in assisting astronauts, performing tasks such as maintenance, data collection, and hazardous missions. The article delves into specific examples of robotic involvement in space missions, showcasing their contributions to expanding our understanding of the cosmos while ensuring the safety and success of human explorers.

Learn more about the CADRE—Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration—project and how this new network of mini rovers could enable future self-guided robotic exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. https://go.nasa.gov/3k5EuZx