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Frozen Icarus

Built by University of Washington· Launched 2013

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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RoboScore

26.6/ 100

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On sale20%25/100
In use20%Not counted yet
Track record12%Not counted yet
Specs on file12%73/100
Funding12%Not counted yet
Company age8%Not counted yet
Other robots6%26/100
News6%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry4%Not counted yet
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Overview

Frozen Icarus is a research robot manufactured by University of Washington in US, first introduced in 2013. Rover robot

Key specs

  • Built for food service and package delivery
  • Used across aviation
  • Public API for integration
  • Certified to EAR99
  • Sold in United States and Worldwide

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At a glance

Named customers0No named customer yetCompanyUniversity of WashingtonUniversity of WashingtonList priceNot yet on fileResearch platformAvailabilityResearch only

Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
1.45 kg
10 h
2013
Research platform

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Detailed specifications

What it is built for2
portable-in-flight-entertainment-system
aviation
Sensing & perception2
Yes
on device
Controls & integration2
Setup Time Hours
0.083
Training Required
none

Who uses it

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2027MilestoneOperational year on ISS planned
  • 2018MilestoneRobot film festival top honors
  • Nov 2017DeploymentHERB cameo on The X-Files
  • 2012MilestoneHERB 2.0 paper published
  • Not yet on fileDeploymentFirst ISS deployment planned
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneFirst 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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