4th text commentary: THE FIRST DAYS OF WORK OF CIMON THE SPACE ROBOT

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The first days of work of CIMON, the space robot.

Summary

The news speaks of a robot designed and printed in 3D that has been sent to space with an astronaut. Cimon, that's the name of the robot, helps, talks and plays music to astronaut Alexander Grest when he asks for it. This project is supported by the ESA that has financed and organized the project.

Link or Reference

https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/ciencia-y-salud/los-primero-dias-de-trabajo-de-cimon-el-robot-espacial

Publication date

4/12/18

Scientific scope

Space

Glosari

ESA: European space agency

Text commentary 

I have chosen this news because it surprises me that something that I saw as a very small child is already happening. The robot with artificial intelligence has already arrived in space accompanied by its creator, the man.

Indeed, robots already exist and if science continues to evolve this fast I would not be surprised if, in a few years, the robots become true companions of astronauts who could perform all kinds of scientific and domestic tasks such as repairing ships, collect samples in space and similar tasks. That way astronauts could avoid risks and focus on the direction of space missions.   

Naturally, what the news says about the CIMO space robot can be applied to the use of robots that can be used in all kinds of places and activities. The technological future is already beginning to show up and maybe we are not aware of all that goes with it. On the other hand, there is no doubt that for technology students this is a matter of special interest, as we may be able to participate in the development of this class of machines in the future.  

In my opinion this is a news of special interest to attend to the technological aspect that sometimes are not well known even by the students of technology to which it can be very useful.