The Astrobee Honey is a Research robot developed by NA (United States), launched 2019.
RoboScore
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No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.
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Overview
Astrobee Honey is a free-flying robot that operates alongside astronauts on the International Space Station, performing tasks like inventory management and supporting scientific experiments through its advanced sensory and navigation systems.
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
Viability
Two Astrobees operated independently on ISS
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- 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,warehouse transport
- Sub Category
- free-flying robot
- Industries Served
- aerospace,research
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 317.5
Power & runtime1
- Auto Charging
- true
Controls & integration6
- Sensor Suite
- Cameras and sensors; built-in cameras; SciCam 13-megapixel RGB smartphone camera
- Api Available
- true
- Max Fleet Size
- 3
- Ros Compatible
- true
- Software Platform
- open-source
- Programming Interface
- code python,proprietary app
Buying & support5
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Model Variants
- Bumble,Honey,Queen
- Deployment Count
- 3
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- US
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
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Add a deployment →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 Honey?
- The Astrobee Honey is developed by NA, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Astrobee Honey?
- The Astrobee Honey is a Research robot made by NA.
- How much does the Astrobee Honey cost?
- Pricing for the Astrobee Honey is not publicly listed — contact NA for a quote.
- When was the Astrobee Honey launched?
- The Astrobee Honey was launched in 2019.
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