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NASA's Dexterous Robotics Team Focuses on Human-Robot Collaboration

NASA's Dexterous Robotics Team is developing advanced robots to enhance human space exploration, focusing on systems that can perform tasks similar to humans.

The team aims to make exploration safer by creating reliable robots for extreme environments, not to replace humans. Their work involves hardware and software development.

Team members have experience with NASA's Robonaut 2 and Valkyrie humanoid robots. The team supports projects like potential lunar base construction.

A key development is the iMETRO facility, which adapts terrestrial robotic technologies for space exploration tasks like logistics and maintenance.

iMETRO allows testing of entire robots or components, facilitating collaboration between NASA and external partners.

Recent iMETRO tests include software for a robotic arm to open a spacecraft hatch and inspect a freezer.

Technologies are being developed for the Moon and Mars, with a public challenge planned for Mars exploration solutions.

The team's niche is focusing on the human element, developing robots for environments designed for humans or to work alongside them.

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