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.
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.
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.
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.
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NASA unveils 6-foot 'superhero robot' Valkyrie (CNET)
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