WASHINGTON — Two special robots called 'Astrobees' will be sent to space to help astronauts carry out chores and experiments on board the International Space Station, according to NASA.<br /><br />Astrobees are cube-shaped robots that measure 1 square-foot. They are equipped with cameras, a touchscreen, speakers, a microphone and a mechanical arm. The Astrobees also come with special sensors used for navigation, crew monitoring, sampling, logistics, among other tasks. <br /><br />The robots are powered by onboard batteries and move around using a fan-based propulsion system. They can be controlled by NASA flight controllers in Houston and also have an automated mode. <br /><br />When the Astrobees' batteries begin to run low, they will automatically fly to a docking system in the ISS to recharge. <br /><br />The two Astrobees will be launched to space from the Wallops Flight Facility in Eastern Virginia at the end of this month.
