Russian Robot Learns to Shoot with Two Hands Before Going to the Moon

The robot Fedor is perfecting its motor skills, including shooting with both hands, ahead of its mission to conquer the Moon.

Russian robot shoots gun with two hands

From lifting weights to driving cars, humanoid robot named "Fedor"Russia is beinglearn a range of skills to carry out a mission to the Moon in 2021. Called the astronaut robot, Fedor proves important in developing motor skills and decision algorithms for robots, according toSputnik.

Fedor was launched last December as part of a lunar conquest plan set by Russian President Vladimir Putin.In the latest test, the Fedor robot was taken to a shooting range. It was tasked with holding two pistols, aiming at the target and pulling the trigger with both hands.

Fedor demonstrated his ability to identify targets by focusing on specific points while hitting them repeatedly with a barrage of bullets from two guns, a skill that is believed to be useful in the construction of a Russian base on the Moon.

Fedor tests two-handed shooting. Photo: Twitter.

Teaching the robot to shoot helps it prioritize targets and make instantaneous decisions. In addition, the robot can crawl, stand up after falling, sit and leave the driver's seat, and use tools. Fedor is 183 cm tall, weighs 106 kg, and can lift about 20 kg of goods.

Fedor's abilities can be on par with, and sometimes surpass, humans.It can work in space without protective gear.Using robots to perform routine tasks could free up crew time to relax or perform other important tasks.

According to VNE