In the footsteps of Leonardo [articulated anthropomorphic robot]

Leonardo da Vinci's powerful approach of linking kinesiology and anatomy, and translating them into kinematics and structure is a model for future lines of research. This application of Leonardo's approach has lead to the development of a new kinematic architecture that is being used to meet NASA's requirements for a robotic surrogate to aid astronauts in space station construction, maintenance and expansion. Various commercial applications are envisaged for the robotic surrogate.