"NASA's Goal: Deploying Humanoid Robots for Space Missions"

NASA is developing humanoid robots like Valkyrie and partnering with companies such as Apptronik to explore how these robots could be used in space to perform dangerous and repetitive tasks, freeing up human astronauts for more complex activities. Valkyrie is designed to operate in environments damaged by natural disasters, while Apptronik's Apollo robot is being developed for tasks on Earth such as warehouse and manufacturing work, with the potential for space applications in the future. These robots are intended to complement human efforts, not replace them, by handling the "dull, dirty and dangerous work."