The document presents information about mining robots. It defines a robot as an automatic mechanical device guided by a computer program. Mining involves extracting valuable minerals from the earth. Mining robots are used because they can perform repetitive work safely in hazardous underground environments where human workers could be endangered. The document explains that mining robots are controlled electronically or by computers, and sometimes remotely by humans. They are useful for repetitive tasks, working in dangerous conditions underground where humans cannot easily access, and tolerating harsh environmental conditions better than humans. The future of mining robots involves using them for more challenging extraction missions on other planets where direct human involvement would be difficult.