The Robo-Glove is a Research robot developed by NA (United States), launched 2018.
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Overview
The Human Grasp Assist device, also known as Robo-Glove, is a robotic glove designed to assist auto workers and astronauts in performing their tasks more effectively while reducing the risk of repetitive stress injuries.
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Viability
Two Astrobees operated independently on ISS
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Specifications
Category: Research- Weight
- 0.91 kg
- Battery
- 8 h
- Launch year
- 2018
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1958
Detailed specifications
Safety & certifications1
- Safety Certification
- human-safe robotics,haptic feedback
Other10
- Title
- RobotExtractionDeep
- $Schema
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- Sub Category
- industrial grip-strengthening glove
- Force Limiting
- true
- Company Country
- SE
- Compatible Vision
- pressure sensors,force-sensitive resistors (FSRs),string potentiometers
- Software Platform
- IronConnect Pro
- Training Required
- basic_<1day
- Programming Interface
- proprietary_app
- Additional Information
- Product is an exoskeleton/robotic glove (not a traditional full-body robot). Category set to 'exoskeleton' per classification rules for wearable lift-assist devices.,Based on NASA/GM Robonaut 2 finger actuator drive train technology, repackaged into a wearable device.,Designed to reduce repetitive stress injuries in hands and forearms, common in automotive and manufacturing work.,Also addresses astronaut hand fatigue from pressurized spacesuit gloves (delaminated fingernails, sore spots).,Bioservo originally a medical device company (SEM glove for hand injury compensation).,Company grew from 8 to 28 employees in two years, jumpstarted by Robo-Glove collaboration with GM.,NASA has two pending patents for spacesuit glove adaptation, to be offered to Bioservo.,Unique competitive differentiator: world's first and only industrial grip-strengthening glove on the market (as of article date).,User feedback: extremely positive, especially from users with preexisting hand injuries; some could stop using pain medication.,Collaboration with GM for prototype testing; GM workers tried Robo-Glove prototypes starting 2015.,NASA building on R2/Robo-Glove technology with Australian natural gas partner for dull/dirty/dangerous field robots.
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 Robo-Glove?
- The Robo-Glove is developed by NA, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Robo-Glove?
- The Robo-Glove is a Research robot made by NA.
- How much does the Robo-Glove cost?
- Pricing for the Robo-Glove is not publicly listed — contact NA for a quote.
- When was the Robo-Glove launched?
- The Robo-Glove was launched in 2018.
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