Robonaut "B" Getting Ready for Space

mykepredko writes "CNN has more about Robonaut B, which is an updated version of the original Robonaut including mobility using a modified Segway or a 'Space Leg' which allows it to use handholds on the ISS. I was expecting to see that it was being primarily developed for Hubble, but it should also be very useful for the ISS, allowing astronauts to stay inside when construction resumes."

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Re:So even when the humans are in space

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It's much safer for the astronauts to be inside instead of outside the station. Would you be happy if it were autonomous? Because really, the first step I would think is to make something that works first, even if it needs outside input, before making it completely autonomous.