Robonaut 1A

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
General Motors Corporation
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Summary
Robonaut 1A is a remotely operated, experimental astronaut assistant developed by NASA and DARPA to handle tools and other small objects. In 2011 NASA sent Robonaut 2 to the International Space Station. After onboard testing with Robonaut 2, a later version may go to work outside the space station. It would be operated by an astronaut who remains inside, minimizing the risk to astronauts for exterior repairs and maintenance of the station. Robonaut 2 tweets from the International Space Station as @AstroRobonaut. NASA transferred Robonaut 1A to the Museum in 2014.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A20160070000
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Computers, General Purpose
Materials
Stainless steel, Ortho fabric, anodized aluminum, carbon fiber, Sla resin, nylon, Velcro, nylon zipper, spandex, Tuftech- silicone covered fabric, Armalon- Teflon coated fiberglass, gold Kapton tape
Dimensions
3-D (L x W x H) (On platform stand): 86.4 × 91.4 × 188cm, 244.9kg (2 ft. 10 in. × 3 ft. × 6 ft. 2 in., 540lb.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Record ID
nasm_A20160070000
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9971fdc5a-43bf-46ca-9b7a-bd8680991e22
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Side view of the white experimental robot. Black slab of metal attached to the back of the robot.
Front view of the white experimental robot. Gloved white hands extend forwards. Rectangular hole in the orange visor displays machinery inside the head.
Upper body of a Robert with arms, chest with a NASA logo, and an orange face cover.
Frontal view of a body of a robot with arms, chest with a NASA logo, and an orange face cover.
Frontal view of a body of a robot with arms, chest with a NASA logo, and an orange face cover.
Experimental robot that consists of white torso, arms, and head with orange visor. NASA and DARPA logos on the chest, American flag insignia on the left shoulder.
Front view of the white experimental robot. Gloved white hands extend forwards. Rectangular hole in the orange visor displays machinery inside the head.
Angled view of the white experimental robot. The bottom of the torso is attached to a black base.
Side view of the white experimental robot. Black slab of metal attached to the back of the robot.
Back of the white experimental robot. Black slab of metal attached to the back.