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Valkyrie

Built by NA · United States

Updated Jul 2026·methodology
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The Valkyrie is a Humanoid robot developed by NA (United States), launched 2013, priced at $2,450 USD. Key specifications: form factor full bipedal, height 180 cm, weight 136 kg, mobility bipedal.

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4 of 10 signals present

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Weighted factors

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Commercial maturity15%25/100
Deployment footprint22%unknown
Proven track record9%unknown
Spec completeness11%100/100
Company financial health15%unknown
Company maturity4%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio4%77/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)15%unknown
Independent recognition3%unknown
Market momentum1%unknown

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Overview

Valkyrie is an advanced humanoid robot designed to operate in degraded or damaged human-engineered environments. NASA developed this sophisticated robotic system with the goal of eventually deploying it to space, the moon, and Mars. The robot features 44 degrees of freedom, series-elastic actuators, extensive sensor arrays including multiple cameras and LIDARs, and is capable of fully autonomous operation in complex environments.

Flagship features

  • The robot was delivered to the University of Edinburgh in Spring 2016
  • The project was featured in the Edinburgh Centre for Robotics newsletter
  • The codebase for the Valkyrie and Atlas robots has been open sourced
  • Valkyrie was constructed by NASA-JSC

Buyer decision signals

Deployments

2 known operators across 2 countries

Northeastern University, University of Edinburgh

Viability

est. 1958

Two Astrobees operated independently on ISS

Price

$2,450

Specifications

Category: Humanoid
Form factor
full bipedal
Height
180 cm
Weight
136 kg
Mobility
bipedal
Total DOF
44
DOF / arm
7
DOF / hand
6
Battery
1 h
Hot-swap battery
Yes
Onboard compute
High-performance processors
Sensors
stereo_camera, LIDAR, inertial_measurement_unit
LiDAR
Yes
F/T sensors
Yes
Terrain
rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
Programming
teleoperation
ROS 1
Yes
API / SDK
Yes
Maturity
prototype
Environments
outdoor
Industries
defense_government
Price tier
10-20K
Pricing model
purchase
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
1958

Detailed specifications

Compute1
Computers
2 x Intel Core i7
Other3
Sub Category
bipedal
Company Country
US
Additional Information
- The robot was delivered to the University of Edinburgh in Spring 2016. - The project was featured in the Edinburgh Centre for Robotics newsletter. - The codebase for the Valkyrie and Atlas robots has been open sourced. - Valkyrie was constructed by NASA-JSC.

Who runs it· deployment evidence

2 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.

Verified — maker-confirmedReported — in a public source, not maker-confirmed

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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

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Valkyrie?
The Valkyrie is developed by NA, based in United States.
What type of robot is the Valkyrie?
The Valkyrie is a Humanoid robot made by NA.
How much does the Valkyrie cost?
The Valkyrie is priced $2,450 USD.
When was the Valkyrie launched?
The Valkyrie was launched in 2013.
What are the key specifications of the Valkyrie?
Key specifications of the Valkyrie: form factor full bipedal, height 180 cm, weight 136 kg, mobility bipedal, total dof 44.

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