The Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) Crew 109 has been selected by the Mars Society; this crew will run from Dec 17-Jan 1. Leandro was chosen to be the Chief Engineer and Robotics Specialist. He will responsible for maintaining all systems necessary for routine Habitat operations including power, water, electrical, plumbing, ATV, and Green Habitat systems.
MDRS Crew 109 Announcement: Leandro is going to MARS
November 15th, 2011Robonaut 2 Receives National Federal Laboratory Consortium Award for Technology Transfer
November 14th, 2011NASA was honored for its technology transfer achievements by the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC). The team members of the partnership from the NASA Johnson Space Center and from General Motors were recognized for the design of the humanoid robot, Robonaut 2, for aerospace applications and automotive manufacturing.
Robonaut 2 Team Receives the General Motors R&D Charles L. McCuen Special Achievement Innovation Award
October 27th, 2011This distinction was granted for extraordinary technical accomplishments in the design and development of the GM-NASA world’s most dexterous, anthropomorphic robot, Robonaut 2 (R2).
Robonaut 2 Team Receives the NASA Johnson Space Center’s Exceptional Software Award
July 28th, 2011This recognition was granted for exceptional software efforts and outstanding dedication in the discipline of software development and engineering which contribute to the success of the JSC mission.
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