Robonaut differs from other current space-faring robots in that, while most current space robotic systems (such as robotic arms, cranes and exploration rovers) are designed to move large objects, …

Jul 14, 2025 · Robonaut 2, or R2, was developed jointly by NASA and General Motors under a cooperative agreement to develop a robotic assistant that can work alongside humans, whether they …

Jan 27, 2026 · Engine AI teams up with a Chinese space firm to send PM01 into orbit, aiming to create the world’s first humanoid robot astronaut.

Jun 19, 2025 · When they needed a helping hand in orbit, astronauts could count on NASA’s reliable Robonaut.

Mar 20, 2025 · Astronauts and cosmonauts stationed aboard the International Space Station (ISS) from 2011 to 2018 shared their home in orbit with Robonaut 2, a dexterous humanoid roommate that was …

Oct 23, 2025 · The success of Astrobee reflects a deeper shift within NASA and other space agencies: a growing recognition that human-robot collaboration isn’t just a design challenge—it’s a cultural one.

Jul 28, 2023 · The German Space Agency (DLR) humanoid robot, Rollin' Justin, delivers a simulated Mars rock sample to a lander with help from NASA astronaut Frank Rubio on the International Space …

Dec 3, 2025 · Astronauts increasingly rely on robots aboard the International Space Station (ISS), but many tasks have been too complex and computationally demanding for the machines to handle …

The device is "an AI-based assistant for astronauts" developed by Airbus and IBM, with funding from the German Aerospace Center. [1] The device is modelled after the character of Professor Simon …

Oct 25, 2024 · Though eight of the humanoid robots were built, the one on display is the only one to travel to space.