Meet Valkyrie: The Human-Like Robot Bound For Mars
- 8 years ago
A joint effort between NASA and the University of Edinburgh aims to put a human-like robot on Mars.
A joint effort between NASA and the University of Edinburgh aims to put a human-like robot on Mars.
Named Valkyrie, the nearly six-foot tall and roughly 275 pound humanoid creation is currently being outfitted with improved physical and computational prowess.
A press release by the University of Edinburgh notes, "Currently, the humanoid machine can walk on two legs and perform basic movements, such as holding and manipulating objects. Researchers will work to give the Valkyrie a much more sophisticated set of skills, enabling it to better understand and respond to its surroundings."
In particular, scientists hope to expand Valkyrie's handling and walking abilities, improve the robot's unders
A joint effort between NASA and the University of Edinburgh aims to put a human-like robot on Mars.
Named Valkyrie, the nearly six-foot tall and roughly 275 pound humanoid creation is currently being outfitted with improved physical and computational prowess.
A press release by the University of Edinburgh notes, "Currently, the humanoid machine can walk on two legs and perform basic movements, such as holding and manipulating objects. Researchers will work to give the Valkyrie a much more sophisticated set of skills, enabling it to better understand and respond to its surroundings."
In particular, scientists hope to expand Valkyrie's handling and walking abilities, improve the robot's unders