The robot-astronaut Robonaut got his a couple lower limbs

Humanoid robot Robonaut 2 (R2), delivered to the International space station about three years ago, now have a couple of lower limbs. Set foot expedition commander Steve Swanson (Steve Swanson), the resource news.discovery.com.

The robot is the brainchild of Robonaut by NASA and General Motors. Up to the current time he had a head, torso and arms, while the entire structure was mounted on a special platform.

Of course, the legs are not an exact replica of a human limb. They have much more degrees of freedom, and can cling to various handrails. In addition, the limbs of the robot is slightly longer and more flexible than human legs.

This design required the robot to move freely inside the ISS and in outer space. Foot Robonaut will be able to hold different instruments, performing the necessary actions, or simply to help in the work of man.

"The robot needed feet in order to get more opportunities to travel and help than for walking," says Ron Diftler, the Robonaut head unit.

The full testing of a humanoid robot should start in the coming months.

Source: hi-news.ru