The X1 is a Research robot developed by NA (United States), launched 2020.
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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.
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
Motion & kinematics1
- Dof
- 10
Other15
- Price Tier
- <10K
- Applications
- pick_and_place,sorting
- Sub Category
- lunar mining robot
- Auto Charging
- true
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- M2,S2,C1
- Company Country
- US
- Deployment Notes
- NASA's Lunabotics Challenge at Kennedy Space Center; qualifying rounds at University of Central Florida; team tested on university beach volleyball court; dedicated regolith testing facility under construction funded by $86,000 Jefferson Trust grant.
- Industries Served
- music,audio_production,entertainment
- Software Platform
- SUBPAC Flow AI Platform
- Availability Status
- pre-order
- Countries Available
- Global
- 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.
- Programming Interface
- no_code_gui
- Additional Information
- Inhibition mode allows astronauts to use the device as a space-based exercise machine.,The X1 could replace common crew exercises, vital for keeping astronauts healthy in microgravity environments.,In the future, X1 could provide a robotic power boost to astronauts during surface exploration on distant planetary bodies.
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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