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Valkyrie (R5)
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No confirmed distributor in Poland
Pros
- Height 187 cm, 44 degrees of freedom
- Electric drive, two Intel Core i7 processors
- High degree-of-freedom count among its peers
- Used in the NASA Space Robotics Challenge
Cons
- Battery lasts about one hour
- Trailed Atlas in motion dynamics
- No payload or walking speed published
- Closed NASA project, not for sale
- 187cmHeight
- 136kgWeight
- 44DOFDegrees of freedom
- 1hRuntime
Key facts
- Specificationsheight 187 cm · weight 136 kg · degrees of freedom 44 DOF
- Statusprototype
- Availability in Polandnot confirmed
- VerdictA historic research humanoid; to learn from, not to buy.
Summary
- ManufacturerNASA (Johnson Space Center Robotics)
- CategoryHumanoid robots
- Statusprototype
- Availability in PolandNo confirmed distributor in Poland
Valkyrie, also designated R5, is a humanoid research robot from NASA's Johnson Space Center, whose prototype was completed in July 2013. Battery life is limited to about an hour, which reflects the experimental rather than production nature of the design.
The robot was built for preparatory tasks ahead of crewed missions and as an assistant during such missions, for example preliminary work in difficult or hazardous environments. In 2015 NASA handed two units to research teams at MIT and Northeastern University together with 500,000 dollars in funding; the machine was later used in the NASA Space Robotics Challenge.
Against other research humanoids of that decade, such as Boston Dynamics' Atlas or Japan's HRP, Valkyrie stood out for its large number of degrees of freedom but trailed them in dynamic motion. The maker gives no payload or walking speed. The robot is not for sale: it is a closed NASA research project, with no presence in Poland and no plans for commercialization.
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Specs
Data checked: · Sources: 2
Data from manufacturer datasheets and product pages; median over the models of this category in the database.
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Height187 cm+11% vs. the category median (169 cm, n=220)
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Weight136 kg+116% vs. the category median (63 kg, n=192)
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Degrees of freedom44+49% vs. the category median (29.5, n=200)
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Runtime1 h−75% vs. the category median (4 h, n=135)
- category medianA higher value doesn't always mean a better robot; it depends on the application.
Dimensions and weight
- Height
- 187 cm
- Weight
- 136 kg
Motion and manipulation
- Degrees of freedom
- 44
Power
- Runtime
- 1 h
Electronics and AI
- Drive
- electric
- Computing unit
- 2x Intel Core i7 (Ethernet/Wi-Fi connectivity)
Price and availability in Poland
no data
Dealers in Poland
No confirmed distributor in Poland
Applications
Typical applications
Target group
Comparison
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History
Model unveiled
Sources
Frequently asked questions
Is the Valkyrie (R5) available in Poland?
No. The Valkyrie (R5) is a prototype or research platform with no commercial offer in Poland; any sale would be announced by the manufacturer (USA).
Can I buy Valkyrie (R5)?
No. It is a NASA research project; two units went to MIT and Northeastern University, and the robot is not offered commercially.
What is the battery life?
About 1 hour in autonomous mode, a limitation typical of a research prototype.
How many degrees of freedom does the robot have?
44, at a height of 187 cm and a weight of 136 kg.
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