Project Tango smartphones prepare to explore the ISS

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Last week, Orbital Sciences' second commercial resupply mission delivered two Project Tango Google smartphones to the International Space Station. The sensor-filled phones will be used to create a detailed 3D map of the spacecraft, which will then help two soccer ball-sized, free-flying satellites autonomously navigate through some very tight spots. .. Continue Reading Project Tango smartphones prepare to explore the ISS

Section: Space

Tags: Autonomous, International Space Station, NASA, Robots, Smartphones, Spacecraft

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