Challenge https://refractor.io/tag/challenge/ Challenge en-AU Thu, 18 Aug 2016 21:53:32 GMT NASA competition will see virtual robots repair a storm-damaged Martian base https://refractor.io/space/nasa-competition-will-see-virtual-robots-repair-a-storm-damaged-martian-base/ Image of Robonaut 5

NASA, in conjunction with globalinnovation consultant organization NineSigma, has launched a newcompetition aimed at pushing the limits of robotic dexterity. Knownas the Space Robotics Challenge, the competition comes with a US$ 1million prize purse, and could one day lead to robonauts setting uphabitats and life support systems prior to a manned mission to Mars.

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