Human-Robotic Systems (HRS)
Human-Robotic Systems (HRS) project will develop advanced robotics technology to amplify human productivity and reduce mission risk by improving the effectiveness of human-robot teams. Key technologies include human-robot interaction, robotic assistance, and surface mobility components.
HRS is a well established, agency-wide, Exploration Technology Development (EDT) project, now under GCD. HRS develops advanced robotics technology to amplify human productivity and reduce mission risk by improving the effectiveness of human-robot teams. Key technologies include human-robot interaction, robotic assistance, and surface mobility systems. HRS is lead out of JSC by Dr. Bill Bluethmann, with leads at each center. There are currently 26 tasks under HRS spread across 8 NASA centers.
Robonaut 2 Technology Suite Offers Opportunities in Vast Range of Industries
Researchers at NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC), in collaboration with General Motors and Oceaneering, have designed a state-of-the-art, highly dexterous, humanoid robot: Robonaut 2 (R2). R2 is made up of multiple component technologies and systems — vision systems, image recognition systems, sensor integrations, tendon hands, control algorithms, and much more. R2′s nearly 50 patented and patent-pending technologies have the potential to be game-changers in multiple industries, including logistics and distribution, medical and industrial robotics, and beyond.
Nearly 50 individual technologies available for licensing. Read more on these special technology licensing opportunities.
Principal Investigator:
Robert Ambrose (robert.o.ambrose@nasa.gov)
Project Manager:
Bill Bluethmann (william.j.bluethmann@nasa.gov)
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