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Overview
A development project conducted by NASA to create humanoid robots capable of using space tools and working in similar environments to suited astronauts.
Flagship features
- Developed through collaboration between NASA, General Motors, and Oceaneering
- Has capabilities more than four times faster than its predecessor Robonaut 1
- Built for a range of industries including logistics, medical, and industrial robotics
- Features advanced technology for dexterity, including series elastic joint technology and ultra-high speed joint controllers
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At a glance
Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- Full bipedal
- Bipedal
- No
- robot's torso
- Cameras
- No
- No
- No
- No
- Yes
- No
- Flat indoor
- robot's torso
- No
- No
- No
- C++
- Commercial
- space, International Space Station
- Aerospace, manufacturing
25% of humanoid robots have it
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15% of humanoid robots have it
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- 14
- 7
- 9.07 kg
- 9.07 kg
More joints than 14% of 238 Humanoid robots with this spec
More joints than 36% of 191 Humanoid robots with this spec
Carries more than 49% of 198 Humanoid robots with this spec
Carries more than 49% of 198 Humanoid robots with this spec
Detailed specifications
What it is built for1
- Applications
- teleoperation,research
Movement & precision2
- Grip Force N
- 88.9
- vision
Sensing & perception2
- Yes
- No
Buying & support1
- Availability Status
- available
Other details1
- No
Who uses it
No named customer yet
A customer is listed when a public source names them, or the maker adds them.
15 other robots in this category have one.
Add a customer →Company milestones(estimated)
- 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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NASA in the news
the maker4 events · last 12 months
- Jun 29NASA launches robot to rescue aging Swift telescope from fiery demise
- Jun 29Meet NASA's new prototype rover for moon & mars
- Jun 19NASA Testing Advanced Capabilities For Moon And Mars Rovers
NASA in the news
the maker4 events · last 12 months
News about NASA, the maker, not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 12 outlets, so a maker cannot add to it. It never changes this robot's RoboScore (the evidence half of the RoboIndex) and it can move it up a board by at most 15 points. See all NASA news
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Robonaut?
- The Robonaut is developed by NASA, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Robonaut?
- The Robonaut is a Humanoid robot made by NASA.
- How much does the Robonaut cost?
- Pricing for the Robonaut is not publicly listed. Contact NASA for a quote.
- When was the Robonaut launched?
- The Robonaut was launched in 2011.
- What are the key specifications of the Robonaut?
- Key specifications of the Robonaut: form factor full bipedal, mobility bipedal, moving joints 14, moving joints per arm 7, payload 9.07 kg.
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