Japan to Send Talking, Tweeting Robot Into Space
Japan’s space agency is looking into the possibility of sending a Twitter-using humanoid robot to the International Space Station to act as a talking companion for astronauts on the orbiting outpost, according to news reports.
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced this week that it is considering a plan to equip the space station with a humanoid robot in 2013 to keep watch over the outpost while astronauts sleep, according to the Associated Press and AFP wire services. The robot could also monitor the crewmembers’ health and stress levels.
The robot would also be able to “talk” by communicating with people on Earth and sharing photos through Twitter, according to the AP.
Looks like Japan is taking the lead with regard to advancements in space.