Space Station Crew Assembles Dextre Robot Arm During Second Spac...

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Sat, 03/15/2008 - 23:00

Dextre, the final element of the International Space Station’s Mobile Servicing System, was put together during the second spacewalk of STS-123.

Two arms will allow Dextre to transport objects, use tools, and install and remove equipment on the space station.

Dextre also is equipped with lights, video equipment, a tool platform and four tool holders. Sensors will allow the robot to "feel" the objects it is dealing with and automatically react to movements or changes.

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