If you want to look at just how far the human race has come in terms of technological prowess, these NASA robots are a great place to start. NASA has unsurprisingly been at the forefront of technological development ever since its inception, and its scientists have come up with a ridiculous roster of robots that can do everything from surgical interventions to engineering projects.
These NASA robots aren't merely works of technological prowess, because developing machines like these also takes a great deal of creative genius and out-of-the-box thinking. These NASA robots are definitely not the product of safe, conservative thought processes.
What's great about these NASA robots is that while they do have incredible space applications, the technology that they are based on often ends up having useful applications closer to home.
11 Futuristic NASA robots

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Robotic Grip Gauntlets
The Human Grasp Assist Device Increases Dexterity and Reduces Fatigue

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Next Gen Robots
GM and NASA Team Up to Build a Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger Robonaut2

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Eco-Energized Underwater Robots
SOLO-TREC is Set To Revolutionize Ocean Research
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Agile Ape-Inspired Robots
NASA's New Robot 'RoboSimian' Moves Just Like a Primate
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Robotic Space Ants
The Mars I-SWARM Project
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Dextre
Nasa's Giant Fixing Robot
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Robot Astronauts
NASA Project M Aims to Send Astronaut Bots Into Space
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Android Astronauts
NASA's Robonaut 2 is Assisting Operations in Space
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Surgery In Space
Zero Gravity Surgery One Step Closer (Follow Up)
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Under-Ice Robot Practices For Trip To Jupiter
Endurance Probes Wisconsin Lake
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Thorough Space Rovers
The New Space Toy for Nasa More is Maneuverable Than Traditional Rovers
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Space Exploration Sneaker Styles
The 2024 Reebok x NASA Shoes Come in Several Familiar Models
Long-Range Robotic Lawnmowers
The UBHOME M10 Robotic Lawn Mower is Wire-Free
Accessibility-Focused Self-Driving Technology
Rick Hansen Foundation Partners with A&K Robotics
Multitasking Household Robots
SwitchBot Shares Its Ability to Complete Various Tasks at CES 2025
Friendly Robotic Wheelchair Caregivers
The 'Companion' Wheelchair Robot Concept is Supportive
Park Maintenance Service Robots
The 'PCNC. Parker' Service Robot Concept Supports Park Visitors
LEGO-Inspired Astronaut Shelters
European Space Agency 3DD Prints Bricks Using Meteorite Dust
AI-Driven Robotics Technology
RoboSense is Breaking Ground in the Robotics Sector
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Next-Gen Humanoid Robots
The Tesla Optimus Gen 2 Robot Can Delicately Manipulate Objects
Humanoid Household Robots
The 1X NEO Beta Will Utilize Embodied Learning to Perform Tasks
Beverage Service Robots
Richtech Robotics 'Scorpion' Can Provide Beverage Reccommendations
Art Deco Self-Driving Vans
The Tesla Robovan Has a Sleek, Train-Like Design with Space for 20
AI-Fuelled Robot Gold Trolleys
Futurewave and Botronics Design the iXi Robot Trolley
AI-Powered Laundry Robots
The TENET AI Laundry Robot Adjusts According to Needs
Automated Enterprise Laundry Robots
Watney Robotics' System can be Controlled Remotely
Advanced Robotic Baristas
Artly AI Presented an Upgraded Hand for its 'Barista Bot'
Humanoid Robot Comparators
BotsLikeYou Compares Humanoid Robots to Find the Best Fit for You
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Emergency Shelter Robot Companions
The 'POWER HUG' Robot Concept Offers Warmth and Comfort
Robotic Vacuum Space Expeditions
The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra Was Sent into Orbit by the Brand
LiDAR-Equipped Robotic Mowers
The Oasa R1 Has a Robotic Reel Mowing System
AI-Enabled Lawn Mowers
The TerraMow AI Vision Robot Mower Performs Automatic Mapping
General-Purpose Robots
Boston Dynamics X Toyota Research Institute Partner in Robotic Development
Socially Motivating Companion Robots
The Conceptual 'Mori' Companion Robot Supports Mental Health
Fashion House-Designed Lunar Spacesuits
Prada Designs Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit for NASA
Autonomous Mine Detection Robots
The Conceptual 'Warden' Mine Detector Robot Scouts Terrain
Mechanical Arm-Attached Robot Vacuums
Roborock Introduces the Saros Z70 During this Year's CES
Futuristic Ridable AI Assistants
Jungmin Park and Chaewon Lee Design the Movr Robot
Interplanetary Exploration Vehicle Concepts
The Toyota Baby Lunar Cruiser Features In-Wheel Motors
AI Emotional Support Robots
Romi Lacatan Has Natural, Complex Conversations Without Turn-Taking
Cutting-Edge AI Humanoid Robots
Old World Labs Unveiled its 'Agents as a Service' Technology
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Child-Friendly Service Robots
The Hyundai Next Generation Service Robot is Expressive
Unique AI Design Concepts
Movr Envisions a Rideable Ai-Powered Personal Assistant.
Autonomous Earthwork Machines
At CES 2025, John Deere Unveiled Autonomous Machines & Tech
Lunar Dust-Infused Timepieces
The LUNAR1,622 Has a NASA-Approved Construction
Adaptive Humanoid Robot Systems
The Google Gemini 2.0 Humanoid Robotics System is Advanced
AI-Powered Robot Dogs
WEILAN Has Introduced the Upgraded BabyAlpha A2 Series
Cutting-Edge Robotic Mower Technologies
URSROBOT Showcased Its NEXMOW M2 Robotic Mower at CES 2025
AI-Powered Humanoid Robots
The Figure 01 Can Walk and Perform Basic Tasks On its Own
Dynamic Task Support Robots
Muks Robotics 'Spaceo' Achieves Human-Like Precision
Standing Quadruped Robots
The 'ANYmal' Robot Easily Traverses Any Landscape and Performs Tasks
Space-Inspired Digital Watches
Casio and NASA Join Forces on the GW6900NASA24-1 Timepiece
Engaging Musical Humanoid Toys
The 'musicBOT' Toy Robot Concept Plays Music in an Interactive Way
Cartoon-Inspired AI Robots
The Rick and Morty 'Butter Bot' Has Been Adapted with New Technologies
Companion Care Robots
Lemmy is a CES 2025 Innovation Awards Honoree
Advanced Robotic Footwear
Shift Robotics Introduces the Updated Moonwalkers X Robotic Shoes
Versatile Agriculture Robots
This Compact Robot Can Traverse Both Flat & Uneven Outdoor Terrain
Interactive Customizable AI Robots
Jizai Introduces the Mi-Mi Robot During CES This Year
Household Maintenance Humanoid Robots
The NEO Gamma Takes Care of Many Household Chores
Plug-and-Play Robot Lawn Mowers
The ANTHBOT Genie Works Right Out of the Box Tending to Lawns
Window-Cleaning Robots
Winbot W2 Will Leave Your Windows Spotless
Pangolin-Inspired Planting Robots
The 'Plantolin' Robot Won the Natural Robotics Contest
Advanced Robotic Vacuum Technologies
The ECOVACS DEEBOT X8 PRO OMNI Debuted at CES 2025
Data Privacy Robotic Vacuums
The Matic Robot Vacuum Cleaner Navigates Without Transmitting Data
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Space-Age Personal Care
Naples Soap Company is Launching Personal Care with Tech Developed by NASA
App-Powered Programmable Cobots
Ari by Ozobot is Revolutionizing STEM, Computer Science & More
AI-Powered Desktop Robots
The 'Doly' Companion Robot is Advanced and Educational
Healthcare Assistant Robots
Enchanted Tools' Miroki and Miroka Were Presented at CES 2024
Service Robot Chair Concept
Yunsoo Choi Designs an Interactive Chair Robot Concept
AI-Powered Robotic Dogs
Jihee Kim Creates Laika, a Unique Robotic Pet Companion for Astronauts
Platform-Generating AI Tools
Sutro Debuts a New AI-Powered App Designer for Web, iOS, and Android
Duck-Like Waste Robots
The Conceptual 'Qua' Waste Management Robot Keeps Cities Cleaner
Roving Projector-Paired Robots
The 2024 Samsung Ballie Keeps an Eye on the Home at CES 2024
AI-Powered Waste Sorters
Glacier's AI Robots Tackle Cut Waste and Emissions With Automated Sorting
AI-Fueled Smart Home Robots
LG's AI Agent is an Adorable Robot with Multiple Assistive Features
AI-Powered Toy Cars
Rocar is an Interactive Ride-On Robot Car for Kids Ages Two to Six
Open-Source Housekeeping Robots
This Robot Can Be Trained to Perform Various Domestic Chores
AI Search Engines
ThinkAny Uses Advance Technology To Do More Than Search Keywords
Remote-Controlled Humanoid Robots
MiMi Has a Human Operator and AI Assistance Controls
Autonomous Agricultural Robots
Chipotle Mexican Grill is Investing in Greenfield Robotics
Contraband-Detecting Robots
The 'Narc' Robot Concept by Junwoo Lim Detects Suspicious Parcels
AI Fashion Photography
Adstronaut AI Creates Stunning eCommerce Images for Fashion Brands
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
Workplace Robot Trials
Boston Dynamics' 'Spot Robot' Ensure Equipment Efficiency at Michelin
Prototype Robotic Laundry Systems
A Team of Researchers from Unibo Are Developing a Laundry Robot
Ultra-Flexible Bipedal Robots
The Unitree H1 Has Joints Throughout for Maximum Flexibility
Beverage Dispensing Robots
Ottobot Brew is Ultra-Capable Beer Dispensing Robot
Human-Sized Interactive AI Robots
The Menteebot Interacts with Commands Using Natural Language
State-Of-The-Art Exoskeleton Technology
The Hypershell X Series Debuts at CES 2025
AI Photography Robots
GENCY PB Automates Over 90% of the Commercial Photography Process
AI-Powered Robotic Vacuum Cleaners
The Roborock Saros 10 and 10R Optimize Home Cleaning
Accessible Space Travel Systems
This Space Elevator Concept by Jordan William Hughes is Wondrous
AI-Powered Chess Robots
SenseRobot Debuts at CES 2025 as a Chess Companion and Coach
Single-Wheeled Modular Concepts
Nao.Design Creates the NAO.WHEEL Transport Concept
Private Space Exploration Rovers
Dymon Collaborates with Intuitive Machines and JAOPS
Space Communication Innovations
Intuitive Machines Has Expanded Its Role in Space Communications
AI Humanoid Operating Systems
Nvidia Developed a New AI Mode Dubbed Project GR00T
Sustainable Bamboo-Crafted Drones
Deepak Dadheech Designs the Eco-Friendly Bamboo Drone
Evolving Robot Dog Companions
The Petoi Bittle x is an Interactive Small Robot Pet
Small Space Robotic Vacuums
The SwitchBot K10+ Mini Robot Vacuum Easily Navigates Tight Areas
AI-Powered Wheeled Robots
LG Previews a Smart Robot on Wheels for Home Monitoring Purposes
Modern Conceptual Robot Caddies
Chang Do Oh Creates the Goalf Robot Caddie Concept
Advanced Robotic Control Platforms
ABB Robotics Introduces a New Automated Robotics Platform
Organized AI Databases
The Many AI Tools Organizes AI Tools By Category
Scalable AI Models
MimicRobotics Focuses on Advancing the Use of Robotics Across Industries
Jellyfish-Inspired Interactive Robots
Adonis Christodoulou Designs the Jellyfish Robot
Robotic Beverage Machines
FrazyBot is Coming to CES 2024 to Simplify Specialty Drinks at Home
Robotic Restaurant Support Solutions
These New RobotLAB Automated Systems are Dining Room-Ready
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
Space-Breaching Mirrorless Cameras
Nikon and NASA Work on the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera
STEM-Focused Writing Contests
NASA Launches the Power to Explore Student Challenge
Space Rocket-Inspired Timepieces
Unimatic and Massena LAB Create the U1-SPG “NASA Artemis”
AI-Supported Robot Lawnmowers
The Navimow i Series Robot Mowers Has an IP66 Rating
Multimodal AI Assistants
Google Previews its Prototype 'Project Astra' Assistant
Long-Term Lunar Exploration Projects
NASA Focuses on Critical Technologies with Study Contracts
AI-Powered Robot Arms
University of Edinburgh Researchers Enhance the Kinova Gen3 Robotic Arm
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
Blood Clot-Relieving Millirobots
These Experimental Robots are Designed to Navigate Blood Vessels
Arm-Equipped Robotic Vacuums
The Roborock Saros Z70 Can Move Items Out of the Way During Cleaning
Stair-Climbing Robotic Vacuums
Yun Long Designs the Omnidirectional AI Migo Ascender Robot
AI Robotics Events
Frodobots and YGG Team Aim to Gamify and Accelerate AI and Robotics Research
Fashion House-Designed Spacesuits
Prada Designs the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit for NASA
Space Vehicle-Inspired Model Sets
The LEGO® Technic™ NASA Model Set Reflects the Lunar Rover
Levitating Firefighting Robots
This Prototype Robot Can Blast Water From a Safe Distance
AI Search Engines
OSO AI Scans Text Across the Expanse of the Internet
Transformer Robots-Powered STEAM Education
Wefaa Robotics Recently Secured Seed Funding
Bio-Inspired Guard Dog Robots
Xiaomi Introduces the Robotic Cyberdog 2 with a Friendly Look
Robot Simulation Platforms
LuckyRobots Trains, Tests, and Improves Robots in Virtual Environments
Tennis-Playing Robot Systems
Google DeepMind Has Designed a Table Tennis-Playing Robot
Asian Retail Automation Technologies
Ikea South Korea is Using Automation for Online Ordering
Spaceship-Like Robot Museums
Melike Altınışık Architects Designs the Seoul Robot & AI Museum
Space-Inspired Toy Collections
Stomp Rocket® Debuts the Space Collection at Target & Toy Retailers
Neural Network Robotic Lawnmowers
The WORX Landroid VISION L1600 Has a Full HD Camera
Chat-Based Virtual AI Teammates
Google Gemini Powers a Virtual AI Teammate in Google Chat
Socially Adept Gaming Robots
This Robot Offers Companionship & Conversation to Lonely Gamers
Robot Character Digital Games
Sony Introduces the New Astro Bot Adventure Game
General-Purpose Robotic Innovations
AgiBot World Sets a New Standard in Robotic Intelligence
Festive Light Painting Techniques
NASA Astronauts Creates Captivating Light Paintings
Australian Robot Vacuum Debuts
Philips' HomeRun 9000 Robot Vacuum is Made for Australian Shoppers
AI-Empowered Vehicle Designs
Toyota Research Institute Plays Around with Generative AI
Gamified AI Workspaces
Antispace Unifies Digital Tools With AI-Powered, Gamified Productivity
Senior Care Robots
An Autonomous Robot Called Aiden Enhances Senior Care in Singapore
Human-Penned AI Newsletters
The 'Not A Bot' Newsletter Explores AI from a Human Perspective
Futuristic Lunar Terrain Vehicles
The 'Moon Rover' Supports Living and Working on the Moon
Immersive Space Exhibitions
‘Beyond the Light’ Immerses Guests in NASA’s Scientific Discoveries
Space Exploration Platforms
Rocket Launch is a Website Devoted to Space Exploration
Personalized AI Productivity Platforms
The 'MindOS' Personal AI Automates Everyday Tasks