Russia wants to use these humanoid robots to replace humans on spacewalks

As incredible as it is to see human beings floating in the blackness of space, there's nothing easy about getting them there, and it's not entirely safe either. Spacewalks must be meticulously planned and carried out at slow speeds to ensure their success, which is why Russian scientists are building robots to carry out the job instead.

Since robots can operate in space without clunky breathing apparatuses and bulky suits, and of course are unerringly accurate when it comes to mechanical tasks - assuming they've been given the right instructions in the first place - Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin has announced plans to send robots up to the International Space Station (ISS) in the near future.