This humanoid robot might travel to space to help astronauts

German researchers are creating a humanoid robot designed to assist astronauts on the International Space Station. Named AILA, the robot is designed to assist with not-so-complicated, day-to-day tasks so that astronauts can spend their time doing projects requiring more thought. Like any new hire, AILA will first need to be taught how to perform assignments. After watching a human demonstrate a task, AILA will be able to perform the job herself. More

(Source: Tech Insider - Oct 13)