The Astrobee Queen 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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Not in the Research standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2019. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.
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Overview
Astrobee Queen is part of NASA's free-flying robot system, designed to assist astronauts by performing routine duties and supporting scientific research onboard the International Space Station. It can grasp items and conserve energy using its perching arm.
At a glance
- Built for autonomous maintenance and experiment assistance
- Used across aerospace
- Programmed through teach pendant
- 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
- 318
Movement & precision1
- Dof Per Arm
- 2
Power & runtime1
- Auto Charging
- true
Controls & integration6
- Sensor Suite
- Cameras and sensors for navigation; specific sensor list not provided in the supplied sources.
- 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
- 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 Queen?
- The Astrobee Queen is developed by NA, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Astrobee Queen?
- The Astrobee Queen is a Research robot made by NA.
- How much does the Astrobee Queen cost?
- Pricing for the Astrobee Queen is not publicly listed — contact NA for a quote.
- When was the Astrobee Queen launched?
- The Astrobee Queen was launched in 2019.
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