໒( ͡ᵔ ▾ ͡ᵔ )७ Summary Reader Response (Final) - Astrobee A
In the article “Astrobee Will Find Astronauts’ Lost Socks”, Ackerman (2021) stated that the robot, Astrobee, will be in charge of maintaining the empty Gateway, which is a permanent space station that serves as a rest stop for astronauts. Test results from the article reported that Astrobee could locate the designated position, detect foreign objects’ blockage, request assistance for blockage clearance, and build a detailed “multi-sensor 3D map”. Astrobee managed to disentangle itself from stray wires and cables, cope with communication interference, and complete all tasks with minimal help. However, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) requires robots to manage situations that call for physical intervention. Since the creation of Astrobee was not to manipulate, it will require the assistance of Robonaut 2, which was created to carry out many chores like an astronaut. Additionally, other robots, such as GITAI’s arm, will also be involved in testing on the Inter...