The Russian humanoid robot "Teledroid" will begin testing on the International Space Station. Cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina will conduct a new experiment with the anthropomorphic robotic system during their expedition to the ISS.
The main goal of the project is to create a robot that can perform work in space just like a human. In the future, "Teledroid" should learn to use ordinary tools — for example, a hammer and a carabiner.
During a spacewalk, the external part of the robotic system will be installed outside the station on the Nauka Multipurpose Laboratory Module. After that, cosmonauts will control "Teledroid" directly from inside the ISS.
According to Pyotr Dubrov, the key goal of the development is to create a system capable of working with tools familiar to humans and performing tasks in space conditions.
The expedition of the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft will last 261 days. During this time, the crew will conduct 38 scientific experiments, including two new ones — "Teledroid" and "Gas Analyzer-FS".
The "Gas Analyzer-FS" experiment is related to the development of a fully automatic atmosphere control system for future manned deep space flights.
The launch of the 75th mission to the International Space Station is scheduled for July 14. The head of NASA will monitor the launch on site.
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