# Next Gen Robots GM and NASA Team Up to Build a Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger Robonaut2 By TopDog | Published 2010-02-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robonaut2 References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/04/gm-teaming-up-with-nasa-to-build-robots-suck-it-asimo-w-video/#continued) & [nasa.gov](http://www.nasa.gov/topics/technology/features/robonaut.html) General Motors is not going to be left out of the loop when it comes to the creation of [next gen robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanoid-robotic-systems). [GM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-terrain-vehicle) and [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasa-uses-ai) have teamed up, and with a little inspiration from Daft Punk, have engaged in the production of a “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” robot cleverly dubbed: Robonaut2 - or - R2 (without the D2). GM and NASA's plans for the technologically advanced next gen Robonaut2 include working together with humans in a harmonious capacity. **Implications** - This unstoppable business partnership is a step into the future of highly advanced robots that will work harmoniously with humors to create a more efficient, high quality manufacturing environment that is both competitive and cooperative. The possibilities are limitless, as GM and NASA explore robotics further. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Advanced Robotics:** The collaboration between GM and NASA in building the next gen robot Robonaut2 shows opportunities for advanced robotics in manufacturing and space exploration. - **Human-robot Collaboration:** The development of Robonaut2 that can work together harmoniously with humans paves the way for opportunities in manufacturing, healthcare, and other industries that require team collaboration between humans and machines. - **Intelligent Automation:** The creation of a more advanced and intelligent robot like Robonaut2 hints at the potential disruptive innovation of intelligent automation in manufacturing, space exploration, and other industries that require precision and speed. ### Who This Affects Most - **Manufacturing:** The partnership between GM and NASA in building advanced robots provides disruptive innovation opportunities for manufacturing such as increased efficiency, precision, and quality control. - **Space Exploration:** Robonaut2 and future advanced robots developed by GM and NASA can pave the way for disruptive innovation in space exploration through automation, safety, and efficiency for human astronauts. - **Healthcare:** The human-robot collaboration demonstrated through the development of Robonaut2 can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in healthcare for assistive robotics that can work with medical personnel to improve patient outcomes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [General-Purpose Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generalpurpose-robots.md) - [Adaptive Humanoid Robot Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-gemini-20.md) - [Golden Humanoid Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimus-25.md) - [Upgraded Service Robot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanoid-assistant.md) - [Embodied Intelligence Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gemini-robotics.md) - [Robot-Improving AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rt-2.md) - [AI-Enabled Walking Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimus-robot.md) - [General-Purpose Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figure-03.md) - [Innovative Robotic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineai-robotics.md)