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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NASA-Inspired Watch Designs
Casio Designs the G-SHOCK DW6900NASA237, Inspired by Nasa
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
Vadim Sadovski Uses Midjourney AI for This Series
Next-Gen Humanoid Robots
The Tesla Optimus Gen 2 Robot Can Delicately Manipulate Objects
AI-Powered Weeding Robots
The 'Vulcan' Uses Machine Learning to Precisely Extract Weeds
AI-Powered Chess Boards
The 'GoChess' Robotic Chess Board Offers Real-Time Coaching
Electronic Waste-Made Mechanic Watches
NanoRobotGeek Developed a DIY Apple Watch Out of E-Waste
AI-Designed Harvesting Robots
This Tomato-Picking Robot Was Designed By ChatGPT
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
Wearable Robotic Limb Systems
The JIZAI ARMS Robotic Limb System Has Up to Six Arms
Roving Robotic AC Systems
This Robot Air Conditioner Concept by Miray Ozlem ER is Refreshing
AI-Powered Search Bots
Google is Trialing AI Search Engine Services to Compete with ChatGPT
Recovery-Assisting Rehab Robots
Wandercraft's Exoskeleton is Designed to Aid Patient Rehab
Superhero-Inspired Automobiles
Midjourney Boasts a Slew of AI-Generated Car Designs
Socially Motivating Companion Robots
The Conceptual 'Mori' Companion Robot Supports Mental Health
Mars Rover Toy Models
The LEGO Technic NASA Mars Rover Perseverance Arrives June 1
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
Fashion House-Designed Lunar Spacesuits
Prada Designs Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit for NASA
Stair-Climbing Robot Vacuums
The Migo Ascender Cleans Multi-Level Homes and Stairs
Regenerative Fuel Spatial Rovers
Toyoto Designs the New Lunar Cruiser with the JAXA
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
Expressive Home Assistance Robots
The Conceptual Oppo Xiaobu Has a Modular Hand for Helping
AI-Powered Lawnmower Robots
The RoboUP Robot Lawn Mower Doesn't Require a Perimeter Wire
Solar-Powered Robotic Lawnmowers
The SunScout Pro Robot Lawnmower Has RTK-GNSS Navigation
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
Beer Brew-Accelerating Bots
These Miniature Robots Can Hasten the Fermentation Process
Standing Quadruped Robots
The 'ANYmal' Robot Easily Traverses Any Landscape and Performs Tasks
Advanced Robotic Footwear
Shift Robotics Introduces the Updated Moonwalkers X Robotic Shoes
Autonomous Food Delivery Robots
The ITRI Cubot ONE Autonomous Mobile Robot Works Indoors or Out
AI CEO Humanoids
Dictador's MIKA Made an Appearance at the Salz21 Conference
Senior-Supporting Exoskeletons
This Robotic Exoskeleton Can Help Augment Elderly Care Services
Miniature Air Purifier Robots
Sang il Shin Designs the Small PLANI Robot Concept
Bipedal Automation Robots
OpenAI and 1X Showcased an Advanced Humanlike Robot for Automation
AI-Powered Robot Lawnmowers
The Heisenberg LawnMeister Supports Effortless Lawn Care
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
Autonomous Support Cargo Robots
The 'evoBOT' Handles Heavy Loads with Two Wheels
AI-Powered Cat Tracking Robots
The 'O Sitter' Smart Companion Robot Keeps Cats Company
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
Personable Air Purifier Robots
The nara Pro is a Smart Air Purifier with Facial Expressions
AI Fashion Photography
Adstronaut AI Creates Stunning eCommerce Images for Fashion Brands
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
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
Platform-Generating AI Tools
Sutro Debuts a New AI-Powered App Designer for Web, iOS, and Android
AI-Powered Robotic Dogs
Jihee Kim Creates Laika, a Unique Robotic Pet Companion for Astronauts
AI-Powered Desktop Robots
The 'Doly' Companion Robot is Advanced and Educational
Duck-Like Waste Robots
The Conceptual 'Qua' Waste Management Robot Keeps Cities Cleaner
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
Agile Underwater Exploration Robots
The Youcan Robotics 'OceanEye' Relays Footage to Smartphones
Roving Projector-Paired Robots
The 2024 Samsung Ballie Keeps an Eye on the Home at CES 2024
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
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
Human-Sized Interactive AI Robots
The Menteebot Interacts with Commands Using Natural Language
AI Burger-Making Robots
Aniai's Alpha Grill Combines Artificial Intelligence and Automation
Musculoskeletal Robot Dogs
Hengzhi Future Team Presents a More Advanced Robot Dog Design
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
Space-Navigating Chat Assistants
NASA Is Planning to Deploy an AI Chat System on the Lunar Gateway
Wearable Robotic Medical Technology
Researchers Built a Technology That Helps People with ALS
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
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
Autonomous Gas-Pumping Robots
Autofuel is a New Robotic Refueling System Catered for Drivers
Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters
LEGO Builder John Carter Creates a Blocked Version of Space
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
Danger-Embracing Underwater Drones
This Robot Carries Out Hazardous Search-and-Rescue Missions
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
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
Life-Sized Robot Concierges
Singapore's First Ever Manga Library Features a Robot Concierge
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
Thermoregulating Robotic Beehives
This Gadget Helps Keep Honeybee Colonies Warm During Cold Snaps
Organized AI Databases
The Many AI Tools Organizes AI Tools By Category
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
Maneuverable Centipede Robots
This Robot Offers Flexible Navigation Of Treacherous Terrain
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
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
Stair-Climbing Robotic Vacuums
Yun Long Designs the Omnidirectional AI Migo Ascender Robot
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
Robotic Convenience Store Deliveries
7-Eleven is Testing Autonomous Robot Delivery in Los Angeles
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
Human Reasoning-Capable Robots
Google's PaLM-SayCan Model Mimics Human Reasoning Capabilities
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
Airport-Assisting Drone Systems
The 'AtlasNEST' System Boosts Airport Surveillance & Safety
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
Foodservice Robot Arms
Doosan Robotics' Cobots Specifically Support the Food & Bev Industry
Construction Autonomous Work Vehicles
Honda Unveils the 3rd Generation Autonomous Robot
Robot Taxi Car Concepts
Didi Introduces Its a RoboTaxi Concept with Robotic Arms
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
STEM Education Robotic Arms
The Ozobot 'ORA' Robotic Arm Works with Python and Blockly
Soccer-Dribbling Robots
MIT Researchers Built the Dribblebot Capable of Playing Soccer
Socially Adept Gaming Robots
This Robot Offers Companionship & Conversation to Lonely Gamers
Updated Android Robots
Agility Robotics Unveils its New Digit 2.0 Robot to Help Workers
Precision Robotic Weeding Services
This Platform Carries Out Weeding and Real-Time Crop Modelling
Four-Armed Surgical Robots
This Robot Lets Surgeons Use Their Arms & Feet to Control Procedures
Moon-Exploring Advanced Spacesuits
NASA and Axiom Reveal Spacesuits for Artemis III Moon Mission
Neural Network Robotic Lawnmowers
The WORX Landroid VISION L1600 Has a Full HD Camera
Generative AI Workspace Systems
Google Unveils a New Workspace Suite Enabled by AI Technology
Senior Care Robots
An Autonomous Robot Called Aiden Enhances Senior Care in Singapore
Multidirectional Miniature Robots
This Robotic Bee Can Infiltrate Highly Compact Spaces
Space-Launching Science Missions
NASA Selects New Glenn for its Latest Space Project
Futuristic Lunar Terrain Vehicles
The 'Moon Rover' Supports Living and Working on the Moon
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
Tea-Making Robots
Docomo Showcases a Motion Mimicking Robot Capable of Making Tea
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
Balance Beam-Walking Robots
This Quadruped Robot Boasts Incredibly Nimble Balance
Independently-Running Robotic Dogs
This Quadruped Robot Can Run Persistently Once Launched
AI-Powered Sail Systems
The 'FastRig' System Allows For Efficient Use Of Wind Power