Humanoids are complex systems needing functionalities and performances that are beyond the present capabilities of the European and non European robotics. Technological research is required in many fields e.g.

The LABS have the aim to develop the humanoid concept and related technologies for the space utilization and to foster all related spin-offs for terrestrial applications. Among all the space robotic humanoid enabling technologies so far identified, the following are proposed as a starting point for the laboratory activities, since they are considered crucial for the space application and synergic to the IIT strategic plan:

• Smart EVA Glove, prototype for a Space Certified product
• Human Gesture Recognition Systems oriented to space application
• Distributed sensors for humanoid robots (Space Certified Sensing Skin