<p>Meet Valkyrie, a six foot two inch next-generation humanoid robot capable of performing tasks such as walking over uneven terrain, climbing a ladder, using tools, and driving.</p><p>Because Valkyrie had to be able to operate in the same spaces as a person, the team chose to base the robot on a human form.</p><p>The 20 stone robot, which is 'clothed' in soft material, has a head that can tilt and swivel, a waist that can rotate, as well as articulated legs and arms and hands that each feature three fingers and a thumb. Finally, a glowing Nasa logo on its chest gives the imposing humanoid more than a passing resemblance to Marvel's superhero Iron Man.</p><p>Although the ultimate goal for Valkyrie is to be as autonomous as possible, his activity is currently limited to about an hour, powered by a battery in his backpack.</p><p><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-video/10515987/Meet-Nasas-answer-to-Iron-Man-the-superhero-Valkyrie-robot.html">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/12/new-nasa-robot-valkyrie-iron-man-video_n_4432384.html">New NASA Robot, &#039;Valkyrie,&#039; Looks Like Iron Man (VIDEO)</a> (Huffington Post)</p><p><a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57615190-1/nasa-unveils-6-foot-superhero-robot-valkyrie/">NASA unveils 6-foot &#039;superhero robot&#039; Valkyrie</a> (CNET)</p><p><a href="http://mashable.com/2013/12/13/nasa-builds-an-iron-man-robot/">NASA Plans to Put an &#039;Iron Man&#039; Robot on Mars</a> (Mashable)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dEJebKdXtVJ8KTMEt3Rm0y_Z33oBM&ned=us">111 additional articles.</a></p>