Developed by NASA and General Motors, Robonaut 2 is a humanoid robot that works alongside human counterparts in space and on the factory floor. More than a decade ago, Robonaut 2 became the first humanoid robot to enter space, and worked as an assistant on the International Space Station until 2018, when it returned to Earth for repairs.
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Product Description
Developed by NASA and General Motors, Robonaut 2 is a humanoid robot that works alongside human counterparts in space and on the factory floor. More than a decade ago, Robonaut 2 became the first humanoid robot to enter space, and worked as an assistant on the International Space Station until 2018, when it returned to Earth for repairs. Today, Robonaut 2 is inspiring other innovations and advancements in robotics, like the RoboGlove and Aquanaut from the ocean robotics company Nauticus.
Mobility & Structure
Attribute
Value
Description
Why It Matters
Locomotion Type
Bipedal, wheeled-hybrid, etc.
Defines interaction envelope
Degrees of Freedom (DOF)
# of controllable joints
Directly tied to dexterity & versatility
Max Walk Speed
m/s
Static, dynamic balancing
Upper Body & Manipulation
Attribute
Value
Description
Why It Matters
Arm DOF
Each arm's axis count
Higher = more natural movement
Hand Dexterity
Pinch / 3-finger / 5-finger
Newtons
Grip Feedback
Force, pressure, tactile sensors
Enables delicate handling and learning
Perception
Attribute
Value
Description
Why It Matters
Visual Sensors (Eyes)
RGB / Depth / IR / LiDAR
Navigation, facial recognition, object tracking
Eye DOF / Movement
Can they move? (Y/N, axis count)
Naturalistic interaction & gaze tracking
Audio Sensors (Ears)
# of mics + array type
Needed for voice commands, sound source localization
Face Display / Actuators
LED screen / moving eyebrows / static
Social communication, emotional response
Face Expressiveness
None / Basic / Realistic
Higher = better interaction in social spaces
Interfaces
Attribute
Value
Description
Why It Matters
Voice Recognition
NLP model + languages supported
Enables natural user interaction
Speech Output
TTS engine used + quality level
Critical for public/commercial use
Touch UI / Screen
Present or not
Optional fallback interaction
Remote Control
N/A
Web / App / Joystick
Needed for manual override or remote training
