The X1 is a Research robot developed by NA (United States), launched 2020.
RoboScore
Speculative — thin evidence
No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.
4 of 9 signals present
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Ranked #31 of 69 in the Research standing.
See the standingWhere it has stood41 days · best #20 · worst #31
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One reading per day since 3 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 12 Sept, taken against 69 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.
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Overview
NASA’s X1 robotic exoskeleton, derived from the Robonaut 2 project, is designed to assist astronauts in maintaining health in space and could potentially help paraplegics walk on Earth.
At a glance
- Built for rehabilitation and mobility augmentation
- Used across music, audio production and entertainment
- Programmed through no code gui
- Backed by a 1-year warranty
- Sold in Global
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Two Astrobees operated independently on ISS
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Weight
- 57 kg
- Battery
- 8 h
- Launch year
- 2020
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1958
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- pick and place,sorting
- Sub Category
- lunar mining robot
- Industries Served
- music,audio production,entertainment
Movement & precision1
- Dof
- 10
Power & runtime1
- Auto Charging
- true
Controls & integration2
- Software Platform
- SUBPAC Flow AI Platform
- Programming Interface
- no code gui
Buying & support5
- Price Tier
- <10K
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- M2,S2,C1
- Availability Status
- pre-order
- Countries Available
- Global
Other details1
- AdditionalInformation
- Unique capability: excavates lunar regolith, transports across rough terrain, and builds berms for radiation/cryogenic propellant shielding.,Key differentiator: robot is designed to handle fine, abrasive lunar soil with 'baby powder' consistency that behaves differently from Earth sand.,Awards/recognition: team claims robot would score more than double the highest-scoring team from the previous year during sand trials.,Partnerships: NASA competition sponsor.,Team lead Craig Kalkwarf (dual aerospace engineering & astronomy major) heading to NASA Kennedy Space Center imaging lab post-graduation.,Limitations: still in student prototype phase; not a commercial product; no pricing, certifications, or software ecosystem.,R&D context: part of university-level competition, not industrial/commercial deployment.
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
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7 other robots in this category have one.
Add a deployment →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 X1?
- The X1 is developed by NA, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the X1?
- The X1 is a Research robot made by NA.
- How much does the X1 cost?
- Pricing for the X1 is not publicly listed — contact NA for a quote.
- When was the X1 launched?
- The X1 was launched in 2020.
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