Nasa engineers have created a humanoid robot that stands 188 cm tall and weighs 136 kg.
Nasa engineers have developed a humanoid robot that can operate in human living environments. This represents a significant effort by Nasa to create robots that can be applied in various fields.
At a height of 188 cm and weighing 136 kg, the Valkyrie humanoid robot from Nasa resembles a human being. The robot has a torso, head, two arms, and two legs. The humanoid robot can operate similarly to humans by using the same tools, equipment, and control methods. According to Nasa, Valkyrie, named after a female character in Norse mythology, is designed to function in challenging environments, such as areas impacted by natural disasters.
In recent years, Nasa has partnered with robotics companies like Apptronik, Inc., based in Austin, Texas, to develop humanoid robots for space. Future humanoid robots in space could handle tasks such as cleaning solar panels or inspecting malfunctioning equipment outside spacecraft, allowing astronauts to focus on exploration and discovery.
Apollo, a humanoid robot developed by Apptronik, in Austin, Texas, USA. (Photo: Apptronik).
Accordingly, Apptronik is developing Apollo, a humanoid robot designed for work in warehouses and manufacturing plants, with plans to launch them into the market in early 2025. Apptronik’s Chief Technology Officer, Nick Paine, stated that Apollo has clear advantages over humans, particularly in terms of endurance.
“We aim to have this system working for 22 hours a day. With replaceable batteries, they can work for 4 hours, swap batteries, and then continue operating very quickly,” said Shaun Azimi, Nasa’s Clever Robotics Team Lead.
Mr. Azimi added: “Robots like Apollo are designed to be modular so they can adapt to a wide range of applications. And that is something Nasa is truly striving to achieve.”
