Robots are primarily used in space exploration to conduct scientific research, such as collecting data on planetary surfaces, analyzing samples, and studying celestial objects.

NASA was the first space agency to successfully land a robot on Mars with the Viking 1 lander in 1976.

Curiosity is the NASA rover that is currently exploring Mars. It landed on the planet in 2012 and has been studying its geology, climate, and potential habitability.

Radiation exposure is the primary challenge facing robots in space exploration. The high levels of radiation in space can damage electronic components and shorten the lifespan of robots.

Robots can assist astronauts in spacewalks by providing assistance with tasks such as tool handling, equipment maintenance, and carrying equipment and supplies.

Robots have the potential to be used for a variety of future space exploration missions, including exploring extreme environments, searching for life on other planets, and building and maintaining space colonies.

Hayabusa was the first robot to successfully land on an asteroid, Itokawa, in 2005.

Huygens is the robot that is currently exploring the surface of Titan, Saturn's largest moon.

Philae was the first robot to successfully land on a comet, 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko, in 2014.

Perseverance is the robot that is currently exploring the surface of Mars. It landed on the planet in 2021 and has been studying its geology, climate, and potential habitability.

Venera 3 was the first robot to successfully land on Venus in 1966.

Juno is the robot that is currently exploring the surface of Jupiter. It entered orbit around the planet in 2016 and has been studying its interior, atmosphere, and magnetic field.

Cassini was the first robot to successfully land on Saturn in 2004.

There is currently no robot exploring the surface of Uranus.

Voyager 2 was the first robot to successfully land on Neptune in 1989.