Engineering Fantasy into Reality: PhD Student Develops Robotic 'Doc Ock' Arms for Astronauts
PhD candidate Erik Ballesteros at MIT is pioneering a groundbreaking project that brings science fiction to the realm of space exploration. By developing robotic arms inspired by the fictional 'Doc Ock' from Spider-Man, Ballesteros aims to equip future astronauts with versatile, advanced tools that can assist them with complex tasks in the harsh environment of space.