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
NASA-Inspired Watch Designs
Casio Designs the G-SHOCK DW6900NASA237, Inspired by Nasa
Accessibility-Focused Self-Driving Technology
Rick Hansen Foundation Partners with A&K Robotics
Friendly Robotic Wheelchair Caregivers
The 'Companion' Wheelchair Robot Concept is Supportive
LEGO-Inspired Astronaut Shelters
European Space Agency 3DD Prints Bricks Using Meteorite Dust
Park Maintenance Service Robots
The 'PCNC. Parker' Service Robot Concept Supports Park Visitors
Robotic Five-Camera Lawnmowers
The AIRSEEKERS TRON AI Robotic Lawn Mower is Efficient
AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
Vadim Sadovski Uses Midjourney AI for This Series
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
Art Deco Self-Driving Vans
The Tesla Robovan Has a Sleek, Train-Like Design with Space for 20
Humanoid Household Robots
The 1X NEO Beta Will Utilize Embodied Learning to Perform Tasks
Beverage Service Robots
Richtech Robotics 'Scorpion' Can Provide Beverage Reccommendations
Electronic Waste-Made Mechanic Watches
NanoRobotGeek Developed a DIY Apple Watch Out of E-Waste
AI-Fuelled Robot Gold Trolleys
Futurewave and Botronics Design the iXi Robot Trolley
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
LiDAR-Equipped Robotic Mowers
The Oasa R1 Has a Robotic Reel Mowing System
Robotic Vacuum Space Expeditions
The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra Was Sent into Orbit by the Brand
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
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
Fashion House-Designed Lunar Spacesuits
Prada Designs Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit for NASA
Regenerative Fuel Spatial Rovers
Toyoto Designs the New Lunar Cruiser with the JAXA
Interplanetary Exploration Vehicle Concepts
The Toyota Baby Lunar Cruiser Features In-Wheel Motors
AI-Enabled Walking Robots
Tesla's Optimus Robot is Poised to Redefine the Boundaries of AI
Child-Friendly Service Robots
The Hyundai Next Generation Service Robot is Expressive
Hypersonic Launch Vehicles
The 'HASTE' System Can Boost Vehicles Beyond Mach 5 Speeds
AI-Assisted Ceiling Lights
Mati Papalini and Marko Filipic Design an AI-Assisted Lamp
AI-Powered Robot Dogs
WEILAN Has Introduced the Upgraded BabyAlpha A2 Series
AI-Powered Humanoid Robots
The Figure 01 Can Walk and Perform Basic Tasks On its Own
Futuristic Corporate Fashion Shows
Hugo Boss FW 23 Featured Sophia the Robot
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
Advanced Robotic Footwear
Shift Robotics Introduces the Updated Moonwalkers X Robotic Shoes
Senior-Supporting Exoskeletons
This Robotic Exoskeleton Can Help Augment Elderly Care Services
Bipedal Automation Robots
OpenAI and 1X Showcased an Advanced Humanlike Robot for Automation
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
Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
The Conceptual ROBO A2Z Delivery Vehicle is Advanced
Solar-Powered Charging Robots
The Conceptual Solar Mars Bot Provides Power to Charge Up Solutions
Pangolin-Inspired Planting Robots
The 'Plantolin' Robot Won the Natural Robotics Contest
Warehouse-Ready Humanoid Robots
The Apptronik 'Apollo' Helps Out with Commercial Operation Tasks
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
Healthcare Assistant Robots
Enchanted Tools' Miroki and Miroka Were Presented at CES 2024
AI-Powered Desktop Robots
The 'Doly' Companion Robot is Advanced and Educational
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
Agile Underwater Exploration Robots
The Youcan Robotics 'OceanEye' Relays Footage to Smartphones
AI-Supported Humanoid Robots
Fourier Has Unveiled the GR-1 Artificial Intelligence-Backed Robot
Mop-Equipped Robot Vacuum Cleaners
Ultenic Launches the T10 Elite Robot Vacuum Cleaner with Mop
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
Forest-Fostering Robots
This Dual-Arm Robot is Helping Fight Deforestation In the Amazon
Contraband-Detecting Robots
The 'Narc' Robot Concept by Junwoo Lim Detects Suspicious Parcels
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
AI Fashion Photography
Adstronaut AI Creates Stunning eCommerce Images for Fashion Brands
Space-Navigating Chat Assistants
NASA Is Planning to Deploy an AI Chat System on the Lunar Gateway
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
Workplace Robot Trials
Boston Dynamics' 'Spot Robot' Ensure Equipment Efficiency at Michelin
Robot-Improving AI Tools
DeepMind Unveiled the 'RT-2' AI Focused on Robotics Intelligence
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
Accessible Space Travel Systems
This Space Elevator Concept by Jordan William Hughes is Wondrous
Human-Made Lamp Collections
The 'I Am Not a Robot' Collection by Jaro Kose is Handmade
Single-Wheeled Modular Concepts
Nao.Design Creates the NAO.WHEEL Transport Concept
Per Plant Farming Solutions
The Small Robot Company is Transforming Agriculture with Edge AI
Compartmentalized Robotic Delivery Vehicles
The 'Buzzy Bot' by Marko Lukovic Has a Geometric Form
STEM-Focused Writing Contests
NASA Launches the Power to Explore Student Challenge
AI Humanoid Operating Systems
Nvidia Developed a New AI Mode Dubbed Project GR00T
Agile Wall-Climbing Robots
The 'Magnecko' Robot Works on Vertical and Horizontal Surfaces
Remotely Controlled Grain Robots
This Robot Can Relieve Farmers Of Hazardous Grain Bin Tasks
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
AI-Generated Selfies
DreamBooth Creates Realistic Images Based on a Set of Photos
Space Exploration Streaming Services
The NASA+ Streaming Service Will Have Live Broadcasts
Organized AI Databases
The Many AI Tools Organizes AI Tools By Category
Advanced Robotic Control Platforms
ABB Robotics Introduces a New Automated Robotics Platform
Bio-Inspired Transforming Robots
The 'M4' Robot is Capable Of Six Different Types Of Movements
Jellyfish-Inspired Interactive Robots
Adonis Christodoulou Designs the Jellyfish Robot
Humanoid-Replicating Robots
Sanctuary AI Built a Fully-Functional Humanoid Robot to Automate Tasks
Robotics-Focused AI Control Systems
Sanctuary's 'Carbon' AI System Controls Advanced Robots
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
Accountable Workplace AI Policies
Google's AI Principles Guide Ethical Use of AI Tools
Reactive Robotic Vacuum Cleaners
The 'Q8 Max' Can Proactively Avoid Obstacles Whilst Cleaning
Conversation-Muting Audio Robots
These Miniature Robots Can Function As Microphone Arrays
AI-Supported Robot Lawnmowers
The Navimow i Series Robot Mowers Has an IP66 Rating
Multimodal AI Assistants
Google Previews its Prototype 'Project Astra' Assistant
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
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
Human Reasoning-Capable Robots
Google's PaLM-SayCan Model Mimics Human Reasoning Capabilities
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
Airport-Assisting Drone Systems
The 'AtlasNEST' System Boosts Airport Surveillance & Safety
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
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
Hand-Cranked AI Storytelling Machines
The Narratron is a Small AI-Narrated Projector Machine
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
STEM Education Robotic Arms
The Ozobot 'ORA' Robotic Arm Works with Python and Blockly
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
Festive Light Painting Techniques
NASA Astronauts Creates Captivating Light Paintings
Australian Robot Vacuum Debuts
Philips' HomeRun 9000 Robot Vacuum is Made for Australian Shoppers
Four-Armed Surgical Robots
This Robot Lets Surgeons Use Their Arms & Feet to Control Procedures
AI-Empowered Vehicle Designs
Toyota Research Institute Plays Around with Generative AI
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
Augmented Reality Microscope Prototypes
Google Prototypes an ARM with the Department of Defense
Updated Sentient Robot Games
No Man's Sky Gets a Slew of New Gameplay Updates This Year
Sustainable Repurposed Robots
Sony Japan Debuts a Foster Parent Program for its 'Aibo' Robot Dogs
Personalized AI Productivity Platforms
The 'MindOS' Personal AI Automates Everyday Tasks
Independently-Running Robotic Dogs
This Quadruped Robot Can Run Persistently Once Launched