Космонавт Вагнер провёл «боевое слаживание» с роботом Марфа после возвращения с орбиты

The cosmonaut became the first in history to complete a full cycle of operator skills research with an anthropomorphic robot

Roscosmos cosmonaut Ivan Wagner, just five days after landing, successfully tested the control of the anthropomorphic robot Marfa as part of the "Constellation-LMO" scientific research. This is the first time in history that a cosmonaut has completed a full cycle of testing before and after a space flight.

Cosmonaut Ivan Wagner controls the anthropomorphic robot Marfa
Cosmonaut Ivan Wagner controls the anthropomorphic robot Marfa
Cosmonaut Ivan Wagner controls the anthropomorphic robot Marfa
Cosmonaut Ivan Wagner controls the anthropomorphic robot Marfa

During the experiment, Ivan Wagner controlled the android using a special copying-type remote control, performing the same tasks as before the flight. The Marfa robot demonstrated impressive skills — it drove up to the instrument panel, controlled various mechanisms, carried a simulation of scientific equipment, and even worked with a carabiner, unfastening it from the stand.

The anthropomorphic robot Marfa performs a task with a carabiner
The anthropomorphic robot Marfa performs a task with a carabiner

According to Vladimir Dikarev, Head of the Department of Scientific and Applied Research, these tests are extremely important for future work with the Teleoperated Robot "Teledroid" on the ISS.

Cosmonaut Ivan Wagner controls the anthropomorphic robot Marfa
Cosmonaut Ivan Wagner controls the anthropomorphic robot Marfa
The end part of Marfa has a technical similarity to Teledroid, which will help cosmonauts in orbital flight. We are working out methods for typical operations with such systems.
Vladimir Dikarev, Head of the Department of Scientific and Applied Research on Cosmonaut Training Problems
Cosmonaut Ivan Wagner controls the anthropomorphic robot Marfa
Cosmonaut Ivan Wagner controls the anthropomorphic robot Marfa

The test results will be transferred to the robot developers at JSC "NPO "Android Technology". CPC specialists have been studying the impact of space on operator skills for several years.

The anthropomorphic robot Marfa performs a task with a carabiner
The anthropomorphic robot Marfa performs a task with a carabiner

The next test participant, cosmonaut Kirill Peskov, is currently working on the ISS. Soon, after returning to Earth, he will also join the project.

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