Robots will replace astronauts

Russian scientists began testing robot machines - the first astronaut in the country. In the near future, the SAR-400 Android robot will be an effective "assistant" of astronauts on the International Space Station. And then will be able to completely replace astronauts in orbit.

The purpose of the experts from the Research Institute of the Astronaut Training Center, where the SAR-400 test was conducted, was to study the ability to perform tasks on the spacecraft using repeating robot machines. movements of the remote controller. During a talk with a radio correspondent, "Voice of Russia" , Director of the Research Institute of the Yuri Astronaut Training Center, Yuri Sosyurka, said: 'Our main purpose is bright. Robot machines can replace astronauts in emergency situations when high-risk jobs are required, when there is a risk of life or risk of life threatening. For example, in the case of an ISS station not able to keep the tightness, when it is required to fire or work on the outside surface of the station. In these cases, robots can be used. '

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Robot repeats the operator's movements. Astronauts wear a special suit with a hardware and software interface, which through it commands the robot. Thus, the astronaut has the ability to perform tasks outside the station, while being present inside. The specialists of the Ground Flight Control Center can also perform these movements. In order for the robot to have such features, it must adapt to specific activities on the universe. Sosyurka researcher explained further: 'The tests are in the second phase. In the first stage, we only researched the capabilities of robot machines. And now we explore its ability to work with tools to perform simple operations. For example, the ability to transport items, control switches, tool handles places it in a certain place. Improved robot arm can perform such simple operations'.

Scientists plan to use robotic machines in the manned space program. However, to realize this mission must go a long way. Mr. Yuri Sosyurko continued: 'As expected, flights to the moon will take place in the 30s, to Mars - in the 50s of this century. We aim at this time to attract robots to work on the surface of these planets. '

Talking about the operation on the ISS station, the SAR-named robot will fly to the station within the next two years. It will work with American Robonaut robots operating in orbit.