Astrobee vs CB2
Side-by-side comparison of Astrobee (NASA) and CB2 (Osaka University) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Year First Available
- Astrobee2019
- CB22006
Verified Deployments
- Astrobee0 Deployments
- CB20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- AstrobeeACTIVE
- CB2ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Autonomy Level
- Astrobeefully autonomous
- CB2semi-autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2006 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | semi-autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Manufacturer Country, Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload Capacity, Reach, Max Speed, IP Rating
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Frequently asked
Who makes Astrobee and CB2?
Astrobee is made by NASA. CB2 is made by Osaka University.
When were Astrobee and CB2 launched?
Astrobee launched in 2019. CB2 launched in 2006.
How do Astrobee and CB2 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Astrobee scores 28/100. CB2 scores 37/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Astrobee and CB2 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Research on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Research robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Research TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: The real cost of a research platform.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Astrobee and CB2?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The research-robot procurement RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Astrobee vs CB2 compares two robots in the research category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.