Intuitive Machines Nova-C vs NASA Robonaut 2
Head-to-head comparison of Astrobotic Intuitive Machines Nova-C and NASA JPL NASA Robonaut 2. Updated 2026.
Last updated: September 29, 2026
Overall Score
71.0/ 100
Intuitive Machines Nova-C
Astrobotic
69.6/ 100
NASA Robonaut 2
NASA JPL
Score Breakdown
75
Performance72
68
Reliability70
55
Ease of Use55
75
Intelligence75
80
Value68
72
Ecosystem72
78
Safety80
72
Design78
Specs Comparison
| Spec | Intuitive Machines Nova-C | NASA Robonaut 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $77,000,000 | $2,500,000 |
| Landing | Malapert A crater | — |
| Program | NASA CLPS | — |
| Payloads | 6 | — |
| Propulsion | Liquid methane/LOX | — |
| Lander Mass Kg | 675 | — |
| Payload Capacity Kg | 100 | — |
| Dof | — | 42 |
| Tasks | — | Tool use, maintenance, experiments |
| Mass Kg | — | 150 |
| Hand Dof | — | 12 |
| Location | — | ISS |
| Height Cm | — | 100 |
| Force Sensing | — | Yes |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | Intuitive Machines Nova-C | NASA Robonaut 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $107,800,000 | $3,500,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |