Dextre robot has already made his early work on the ISS

After staying for more than two years in space, filing her nails and curling eyelashes, Canadian robot Dextre finally was able to demonstrate some of its potential to assist astronauts on the International Space Station to perform tasks that otherwise should have Hand made themselves.

The Dextre robot (also known as Special Purpose Manipulator Right Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator or) has two "arms" and is part of the Canadarm 2 (the second robotic arm installed on the ISS). It was designed with the aim of doubling the handling capacity and replace an astronaut so-called "spacewalks. "

He was transported to the ISS aboard the shuttle Endeavour (STS-123) conducted in March 2008 and must navigate a series of technical problems to give practical effect to its first test of functionality in December last year.

His first official job was to unpack two fundamental pieces that were part of the equipment delivered by the Japanese ship Kounotori2.

After completing this work, the robot returned to its resting place in the Destiny module.