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Capabilities
Capabilities
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | $10,900 USD |
| Height | 100cm (torso only) | 64 cm |
| Weight | 150kg (with climbing legs) | 5 kg |
| Battery Life | Powered by ISS (no internal battery) | Depends on external battery pack |
| Charging Time | N/A (tethered power) | N/A (external power / battery pack) |
| Max Speed | N/A (stationary/mounted) | N/A (tabletop robot) |
| AI | Autonomous task execution with periodic status checks | ROS-based stack with Python/C++/Java APIs; RD-V2 variants include Intel NUC i5/i7 or NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin options |
| Sensors | Stereo Cameras, 3D Time-of-Flight Imager, Touch Sensors (fingertips), Force/Torque Sensors, Over 350 total sensors | Intel RealSense depth camera (D455 in LuxAI docs), ReSpeaker microphone array, Motor rotary encoder feedback (position, speed, overload, temperature) |
| Connectivity | Telepresence Control, Ground Control Link | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB-C, USB 3.0 |
| Voice Assistants | None | None |
| Status | Discontinued | Available |
| Category | Research | Research |
| Manufacturer | NASA / General Motors | LuxAI |
Capability matrix
Use this grid when the shortlist is already close and feature gaps become the real tiebreaker.
| Capability | Robonaut 2 | QTrobot |
|---|---|---|
| Arm Speed up to 2 m/s | ✓ | — |
| Autism intervention and special-needs education support | — | ✓ |
| Autonomous Task Completion | ✓ | — |
| Blockly-style visual programming studio | — | ✓ |
| Dexterous Manipulation | ✓ | — |
| EVA Assistance | ✓ | — |
| Emotion and face-related perception workflows | — | ✓ |
| Facial-expression based interaction | — | ✓ |
| Grasping (5 lb per finger) | ✓ | — |
| Human gesture and skeleton tracking | — | ✓ |
| Human-robot interaction research platform | — | ✓ |
| ROS development workflows (publish/subscribe + services) | — | ✓ |
| Teleoperation | ✓ | — |
| Text-to-speech and audio playback | — | ✓ |
| Tool Use (same tools as astronauts) | ✓ | — |
| Upper-body gesture control | — | ✓ |
Use this flow to get to a clean shortlist fast. The route works best as a dense research workbench, not a marketing page.
Start with robots that solve the same job. Use category anchors like Humanoid, Cleaning, Lawn & Garden, Commercial before you worry about micro-spec wins.
Check price, status, battery, sensors, and capabilities before getting lost in minor spec rows.
Once you have a shortlist, hide shared rows. That turns the table from a spec dump into a real decision tool.
A dedicated cleaner versus a home assistant with cleaning features can reveal whether you really need a specialist or just broader household coverage. Compare around the same outcome, not the same marketing language.
Use a prebuilt pairing when blank-page friction is the problem. Open one, swap robots, and keep moving.
Price bracket check — Roomba Mini versus AquaSense X shows what the premium tier actually buys in navigation, maintenance, and smart-home polish.
Same-brand shortlist — 4NE-1 Mini versus 4NE-1 isolates whether the higher tier actually changes the ownership story.
Mobility platforms — CyberDog 2 versus D1 Pro is a fast way to compare payload, stability, and commercial ambition inside the quadruped category.
Home presence check — Miko Mini versus LOVOT reveals how much extra presence, hardware, and ecosystem you buy as companion robots move upmarket.
Turn comparison rows into an actual recommendation — not just more reading.
Not all spec deltas matter equally. Rank your buying criteria before crowning a winner.
The sticker price is only one row. Subscriptions, consumables, and service access often decide the real winner.
Subscriptions
Cloud AI and premium app tiers can make a cheaper robot more expensive over three years.
Consumables
Brushes, pads, filters, and bags flip the value story on high-frequency robots.
Energy & battery
Large batteries and frequent charging reveal everyday operating demands.
Repair & warranty
Local servicing and spare-parts access are the quietest but most important long-term costs.
Specs describe ideal conditions. Your rooms, pets, and Wi-Fi determine what actually performs.
Of 201 robots tracked, 138 are available now. For household tasks, getting a capable robot into daily use today usually beats waiting for incremental improvements. For research or early-adopter use, waiting can make sense if the next model changes the platform story.
If two robots are still neck-and-neck, use softer signals that affect ownership quality more than spec sheets admit.
Comparison FAQ
Short answers to the questions that usually show up once the shortlist is live and the tradeoffs feel real.
