NASA Perseverance vs NASA Robonaut 2
Head-to-head comparison of NASA JPL NASA Perseverance and NASA JPL NASA Robonaut 2. Updated 2026.
Last updated: October 3, 2026
Overall Score
82.5/ 100
NASA Perseverance
NASA JPL
69.6/ 100
NASA Robonaut 2
NASA JPL
Score Breakdown
90
Performance72
88
Reliability70
60
Ease of Use55
88
Intelligence75
72
Value68
85
Ecosystem72
90
Safety80
85
Design78
Specs Comparison
| Spec | NASA Perseverance | NASA Robonaut 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,700,000,000 | $2,500,000 |
| Power | Multi-Mission RTG 110W | — |
| Wheels | 6 | — |
| Cameras | 23 | — |
| Mass Kg | 1025 | 150 |
| Mission | Mars Sample Return cache | — |
| Dimensions | 3m x 2.7m x 2.2m | — |
| Instruments | 7 | — |
| Top Speed Cmps | 4.2 | — |
| Dof | — | 42 |
| Tasks | — | Tool use, maintenance, experiments |
| Hand Dof | — | 12 |
| Location | — | ISS |
| Height Cm | — | 100 |
| Force Sensing | — | Yes |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | NASA Perseverance | NASA Robonaut 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $3,780,000,000 | $3,500,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |