The Astrobee Queen is a Research robot developed by NA (United States), launched 2019.
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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.
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
NASA International Space Station program, NASA Ames Research Center
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
Motion & kinematics1
- Dof Per Arm
- 2
Sensors1
- Sensor Suite
- Cameras and sensors for navigation; specific sensor list not provided in the supplied sources.
Compute1
- Ros Compatible
- true
Other17
- Height Mm
- 318
- Applications
- visual_inspection,sample_handling,warehouse_transport
- Sub Category
- free-flying robot
- Api Available
- true
- Auto Charging
- true
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Max Fleet Size
- 3
- Model Variants
- Bumble,Honey,Queen
- Company Country
- US
- Deployment Count
- 3
- Deployment Notes
- Deployed on the International Space Station. Used alongside astronauts for tasks such as inventory, documentation, and experiments.
- Industries Served
- aerospace,research
- Software Platform
- open-source
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- US
- Programming Interface
- code_ros,code_python
- Additional Information
- Astrobee Queen is a robotic free-flyer aboard the International Space Station that assists in investigations and experiments to develop technology for future missions.,It was officially 'woken up' in orbit on Sept. 20, 2021, by NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough.,The Astrobee facility provides guest scientists a platform for zero-gravity robotics research inside the space station and is managed by NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley.,Image credit: NASA/Shane Kimbrough
Who runs it· deployment evidence
2 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- NASA Ames Research Center· United States3 unitssource ↗
- NASA International Space Station program· United States3 unitssource ↗
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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