Robonaut 2, NASA's Space Droid (Infographic)

This graphic gives an in-depth look at NASA's humanoid robot Robonaut 2, the Astronaut's Helper (Image credit: Graphic by Karl Tate/SPACE.com)

NASA's $2.5 million Robonaut 2 is the first humanoid ever to fly in space. The robot currently lives on the International Space Station, where astronauts wll test its ability to help with complex tasks both inside and outside the orbiting laboratory. Take a look at how Robonaut 2 works in the SPACE.com infographic above.

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Ross is a former contributor to Space.com in the areas of technology, science, satellites and space exploration. He was also a former contributing infographic artist for Live Science, specializing in explanatory graphics that deal with science and technology topics. Ross is a former art director of the Los Angeles Times, Associated Press and United Press International. He teaches Filipino martial arts when not dabbling in cartoons and animation.