Russia launches its first robot into space
« Feodor » will have to carry out several missions, to test its capacities in different situations. In the longer term, this type of machine could be used for outings in « deep space ».
The first humanoid to see space. On Thursday, August 22, Russia launched a rocket carrying Feodor, its first humanoid-cosmonaut robot, to the International Space Station (ISS). The Kremlin would then like to use these machines to explore deep space.
The robot with its silver anthropomorphic body measures 1.80 m long and weighs 160 kg. Fedor, its Russian first name, is translated as « Fedor » in English, which corresponds to the acronym of « Final Experimental Demonstration Object Research« .
Once on the ISS, where he is expected to stay for 10 days, Feodor will test his abilities in different situations, under the supervision of a human cosmonaut. Among his main skills is the ability to imitate human movement, which means he could help astronauts or perform their tasks.
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