08. What kinds of materials are used to build the robots? How do they withstand temperature extremes? (A K2S Question)

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There are many materials that go into making a robot—aluminum and titanium—and sometimes there are composite materials, like those found in airplane construction. The types of materials used to build robots depend a lot on the temperatures of space or distant planets. To help protect against temperature extremes, robot designers use thermal blankets, radiators, and electric heaters.

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