Quite hard to find an english source for this, so will make do with this
http://sevendaynews.com/2016/10/09/rogozin-submitted-fedor-robot-to-fly-in-space/
Video with cool music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar3ja7v3-cA
See FEDOR doing cute robot-ly things:
http://sevendaynews.com/2016/10/09/rogozin-submitted-fedor-robot-to-fly-in-space/
Vice-Premier of Russia Dmitry Rogozin was shown a robot Android, who plans to send into space as a crew member of the spacecraft.
“In tatters, the country” creates a robot member of the crew of the space ship. Instructed the advanced research Foundation, in conjunction with Rocket and space Corporation “Energia”.With.P.The Queen is to adapt this work to participate in the expedition manned spacecraft of the future. Under this project, will be formed KB young scientists under the leadership of General designer for manned spaceflight E. A. Mikrin,” he wrote in his Facebook politician in charge, in particular, defense contracts, defense industry and space industry.
Robot called FEDOR (FEDOR — Final Experimental Demonstration Object Research — the Final pilot demonstration site studies). It is planned that by 2021 Fedor adapt to the new manned spacecraft and will begin flight tests.
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Video with cool music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar3ja7v3-cA
See FEDOR doing cute robot-ly things: