Buy Now Robonaut 2 (NASA and General Motors)
SKU: Not AvailableDeveloped 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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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 | N/A | Bipedal, wheeled-hybrid, etc. | Defines interaction envelope |
| Degrees of Freedom (DOF) | N/A | # of controllable joints | Directly tied to dexterity & versatility |
| Max Walk Speed | N/A | m/s | Static, dynamic balancing |
Upper Body & Manipulation
| Attribute | Value | Description | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arm DOF | N/A | Each arm's axis count | Higher = more natural movement |
| Hand Dexterity | N/A | Pinch / 3-finger / 5-finger | Newtons |
| Grip Feedback | N/A | Force, pressure, tactile sensors | Enables delicate handling and learning |
Perception
| Attribute | Value | Description | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Sensors (Eyes) | N/A | RGB / Depth / IR / LiDAR | Navigation, facial recognition, object tracking |
| Eye DOF / Movement | N/A | Can they move? (Y/N, axis count) | Naturalistic interaction & gaze tracking |
| Audio Sensors (Ears) | N/A | # of mics + array type | Needed for voice commands, sound source localization |
| Face Display / Actuators | N/A | LED screen / moving eyebrows / static | Social communication, emotional response |
| Face Expressiveness | N/A | None / Basic / Realistic | Higher = better interaction in social spaces |
Interfaces
| Attribute | Value | Description | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voice Recognition | N/A | NLP model + languages supported | Enables natural user interaction |
| Speech Output | N/A | TTS engine used + quality level | Critical for public/commercial use |
| Touch UI / Screen | N/A | Present or not | Optional fallback interaction |
| Remote Control | N/A | Web / App / Joystick | Needed for manual override or remote training |
