Kirobo becomes the first robot to ever speak in space

A robot astronaut called Kirobo has made world history by becoming the first robot ever to speak in space. The 13-inch tall Japanese humanoid has been aboard the International Space Station since 10 August and made the broadcast via video link. It said: 'On August 21, 2013, a robot took one small step towards a brighter future for all. I am the world's first talking robot astronaut. A robot astronaut called Kirobo, pictured, has made world history by becoming the first robot ever to speak in space. It said: 'On August 21, 2013, a robot took one small step towards a brighter future for all.