Do Robot's Help Humans in Space? We asked a NASA Technologist

When it comes to space , humans and robots go way back . We rely heavily on our mechanical friends to perform tasks that are too dangerous , difficult , or out of reach for us humans . We're even working on a new generation of robots that will help us explore in advanced and novel ways .

Learn more about the CADRE - Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration - project and how this new network of mini rovers could enable future self - guided robotic exploration of the Moon , Mars , and beyond .

Producers: Jessica wilde, Scott bednar

Editor: James Lucas