Robonaut
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As the first humanoid robot in space, NASA's Robonaut 2 has been deployed to the International Space Station, where it's supposed to take on tasks such as monitoring air flow. Its sophisticated arms and hands are meant to exceed the dexterity of suited astronauts.
August 21, 2012 6:59 AM PDT
Photo by: NASA Johnson Space Center
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