Truth be told, NASA and GM have had a history since the 60's, and Robonaut2 is the latest to come from that synergistic relationship.  Conjuring up visions of Bishop from Aliens, Robonaut2 is designed to work alongside humans, using the same tools and machines.  This dextrous humanoid promises to revolutionize space travel as well as use planetside (for example, in automobile manufacturing plants.)

[Head over to Science Daily to get the full scoop on Robonaut2.]

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