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Androids as Astronauts: Is Human Space Exploration Passé?
By Leonard David July 3rd, 2026
China’s humanoid robot can change its own battery, marking another step toward fully autonomous machines capable of working 24/7. Image credit: UBTech Robotics
Could humans someday explore Saturn’s moon Titan, or will humanoid robots do it for us?
“Ultimately, we think of Titan as the next big leap beyond Mars.”
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In fact, a humanoid robot offered by China’s UBTech Robotics, the Walker S2 is a case in point. It can change its own depleted battery, swapping it out with a fresh, fully-charged battery. That skill mimics IMmortality, Lee said, with the Chinese firm calling it another step toward fully autonomous machines capable of working 24/7.
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