JAXA SLIM vs NASA Robonaut 2
Head-to-head comparison of NASA JPL JAXA SLIM and NASA JPL NASA Robonaut 2. Updated 2026.
Last updated: September 29, 2026
Overall Score
75.3/ 100
JAXA SLIM
NASA JPL
69.6/ 100
NASA Robonaut 2
NASA JPL
Score Breakdown
82
Performance72
75
Reliability70
55
Ease of Use55
85
Intelligence75
78
Value68
68
Ecosystem72
82
Safety80
72
Design78
Specs Comparison
| Spec | JAXA SLIM | NASA Robonaut 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $120,000,000 | $2,500,000 |
| Power | Solar | — |
| Agency | JAXA | — |
| Mass Kg | 590 | 150 |
| Achievement | Precision pinpoint landing | — |
| Mini Rovers | 2 | — |
| Landing Site | Shioli crater | — |
| Landing Accuracy M | 100 | — |
| Dof | — | 42 |
| Tasks | — | Tool use, maintenance, experiments |
| Hand Dof | — | 12 |
| Location | — | ISS |
| Height Cm | — | 100 |
| Force Sensing | — | Yes |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | JAXA SLIM | NASA Robonaut 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $168,000,000 | $3,500,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |