NASA LEMUR vs NASA Robonaut 2
Head-to-head comparison of NASA JPL NASA LEMUR and NASA JPL NASA Robonaut 2. Updated 2026.
Last updated: May 13, 2026
Overall Score
70.5/ 100
NASA LEMUR
NASA JPL
69.6/ 100
NASA Robonaut 2
NASA JPL
Score Breakdown
75
Performance72
72
Reliability70
50
Ease of Use55
82
Intelligence75
70
Value68
65
Ecosystem72
78
Safety80
72
Design78
Specs Comparison
| Spec | NASA LEMUR | NASA Robonaut 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $2,500,000 |
| Ai | Autonomous route planning | — |
| Limbs | 4 | — |
| Mass Kg | 5 | 150 |
| Climbing | Vertical rock faces | — |
| Grippers | Micro-spine arrays | — |
| Applications | Cliff science, spacecraft inspection | — |
| Dof | — | 42 |
| Tasks | — | Tool use, maintenance, experiments |
| Hand Dof | — | 12 |
| Location | — | ISS |
| Height Cm | — | 100 |
| Force Sensing | — | Yes |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | NASA LEMUR | NASA Robonaut 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | — | $3,500,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |