The Astrobee Bumble is a Research robot developed by NA (United States), launched 2019.
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Overview
Astrobee Bumble is a free-flying robot designed to assist astronauts aboard the International Space Station by taking on routine duties, allowing humans to focus on more critical tasks. It includes cameras for documenting experiments and can navigate autonomously or via remote control.
At a glance
- Built for autonomous maintenance and experiment assistance
- Used across aerospace
- Programmed through drag and drop and python
- Public API for integration
- Compatible with ROS
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
NASA / International Space Station
Viability
Two Astrobees operated independently on ISS
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Weight
- 6 kg
- Autonomy
- fully autonomous
- Launch year
- 2019
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1958
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- visual inspection,sample handling
- Sub Category
- free-flying space robot
- Industries Served
- aerospace,research
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 318
Movement & precision1
- Dof Per Arm
- 3
Power & runtime1
- Auto Charging
- true
Controls & integration6
- Sensor Suite
- NavCam and DockCam 1.2-megapixel RGB cameras,PerchCam and HazCam Pico Flexx lidars,SciCam 13-megapixel RGB camera,SpeedCam PixHawk PX4Flow integrated sonar/optical flow sensor
- Api Available
- true
- Max Fleet Size
- 3
- Ros Compatible
- true
- Software Platform
- open-source
- Programming Interface
- code ros,code python
Buying & support5
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Model Variants
- Honey,Queen,Bumble
- Deployment Count
- 3
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- US
Who runs it· deployment evidence
1 maker-verified of 1 on record. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- NASA / International Space Stationsource ↗
Company milestones
- Apr 2022DeploymentTwo Astrobees operated independently on ISS
- Apr 2022DeploymentTwo Astrobees worked independently in separate ISS modules
- Apr 2022DeploymentQueen and Bumble work independently in ISS modules
- Apr 2022DeploymentAstrobee robots achieved an in-space first
- Nov 2019DeploymentHoney deployed on the ISS
- Jul 2019DeploymentQueen launched to the ISS
- Jul 2019DeploymentThird Astrobee robot launched
- Jun 2019DeploymentBumble first free flight in space
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Astrobee Bumble?
- The Astrobee Bumble is developed by NA, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Astrobee Bumble?
- The Astrobee Bumble is a Research robot made by NA.
- How much does the Astrobee Bumble cost?
- Pricing for the Astrobee Bumble is not publicly listed — contact NA for a quote.
- When was the Astrobee Bumble launched?
- The Astrobee Bumble was launched in 2019.
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