X1
Built by NASA · 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.
Key specs
- 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
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At a glance
Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- 57 kg
- 8 h
- 2020
- Research platform
- Active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- pick and place,sorting
- lunar mining robot
- music,audio production,entertainment
Movement & precision1
- 10
Power & runtime1
- Auto Charging
- Yes
Controls & integration2
- Software Platform
- SUBPAC Flow AI Platform
- no code gui
Buying & support5
- <10K
- 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 uses it
No named customer yet
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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
Compare with
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
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the X1?
- The X1 is developed by NASA, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the X1?
- The X1 is a Research robot made by NASA.
- How much does the X1 cost?
- Pricing for the X1 is not publicly listed. Contact NASA for a quote.
- When was the X1 launched?
- The X1 was launched in 2020.
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