The Frozen Icarus is a Research robot developed by University of Washington, launched 2013.
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Overview
Frozen Icarus is a research robot manufactured by University of Washington in US, first introduced in 2013. Rover robot
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
Voyager and NASA
Viability
HERB cameo on The X-Files
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Specifications
Category: Research- Weight
- 1.45 kg
- Battery
- 10 h
- Launch year
- 2013
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Detailed specifications
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- Sub Category
- portable-in-flight-entertainment-system
- Company Country
- US
- Setup Time Hours
- 0.083
- Industries Served
- aviation
- Training Required
- none
- Additional Information
- Not a robot — this is a portable in-flight entertainment (IFE) system for aircraft cabins.,Category 'delivery' used as closest match for 'entertainment system' (no suitable category exists). Flagged for human review.,Three pricing tiers: VIP ($24,900, up to 20 passengers), Fleet ($39,900, up to 100 passengers), Enterprise ($49,900, up to 400+ passengers).,Year 1 software subscription ($2,400/year value) included with every system.,Fleet program, partner program, and upgrade program available.,Offline AI virtual flight attendant 'Anna' — multilingual, on-device AI, no internet required.,Icarus Atlas™ 3D Flight Map with live ADS-B tracking and five camera views (Follow, Chase, Left, Right, Front).,Enterprise-grade analytics dashboard with real-time passenger tracking, device intelligence, and behavioral analytics.,100+ pre-loaded games across 6 categories: Casino, Arcade, Puzzle, Strategy, Multiplayer, Action.,Music streaming with full album playback, playlists, track navigation.,Reading hub with PDF viewer for magazines, safety guides, menus.,Advanced admin dashboard with content management, flight configuration, system monitoring, crew tools, and branding control.,White-label customization (logo, colors, welcome screens).,No STC required, no installation contract, no recurring maintenance fees.,Compared to installed IFE systems costing $50,000 to $500,000+ per aircraft.,Deployment on private aircraft and Boeing 767 wide-body aircraft shown.,Portable, wireless design — no installation required.,EAR99 export classified, US Patent No. 10,193,945.
Who runs it· deployment evidence
1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- Voyager and NASA· United Statessource ↗
Company milestones
- Nov 2017DeploymentHERB cameo on The X-Files
- 2027MilestoneOperational year on ISS planned
- 2018MilestoneRobot film festival top honors
- 2012MilestoneHERB 2.0 paper published
- —DeploymentFirst ISS deployment planned
- —MilestoneFirst ISS mission sequencing
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Frozen Icarus?
- The Frozen Icarus is developed by University of Washington.
- What type of robot is the Frozen Icarus?
- The Frozen Icarus is a Research robot made by University of Washington.
- How much does the Frozen Icarus cost?
- Pricing for the Frozen Icarus is not publicly listed — contact University of Washington for a quote.
- When was the Frozen Icarus launched?
- The Frozen Icarus was launched in 2013.
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