Honda Motor (HMC) is exploring the development of robotics for use in future commercial space stations, aiming to reduce the time needed by astronauts to conduct experiments and laboratory operations, the automaker said Thursday.

The company has entered into a collaboration with Redwire (RDW) that will combine the Honda multi-fingered robotic hand with Redwire's Staark robotic arm and experiment locker technology into an integrated system, according to Honda.