NASA JSC Robotics
[PRIVATE]Humanoids · HQ: Houston, TX · 2 models registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies NASA JSC Robotics: 2 models. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Houston, TX
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
NASA JSC Robotics (Johnson Space Center Dexterous Robotics Lab) develops humanoid robots for space exploration. Robonaut 2 (R2) became the first humanoid robot in space in 2011 aboard the ISS, and Valkyrie (R5) is designed for operation in degraded or damaged human-engineered environments. R2 was co-developed with General Motors.
Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
- HUMANOID
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for NASA JSC Robotics.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Acting Center Director (during Vanessa Wyche's detail assignment)
Project Manager for Robotics and Intelligence for Human Spacecraft (Robonaut program)
Director, NASA Johnson Space Center
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Platform Models
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is NASA JSC Robotics?
NASA JSC Robotics (Johnson Space Center Dexterous Robotics Lab) develops humanoid robots for space exploration. Robonaut 2 (R2) became the first humanoid robot in space in 2011 aboard the ISS, and Valkyrie (R5) is designed for operation in degraded or damaged human-engineered environments. R2 was co-developed with General Motors.
What does NASA JSC Robotics make?
NASA JSC Robotics has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Valkyrie (R5), Robonaut 2 (NASA JSC Robotics builds physical robots).
Is NASA JSC Robotics publicly traded?
No. NASA JSC Robotics is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with NASA JSC Robotics?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to NASA JSC Robotics building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, Dobot, AgiBot.
How can I invest in NASA JSC Robotics?
NASA JSC Robotics is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today.
Where is NASA JSC Robotics headquartered?
NASA JSC Robotics is headquartered in Houston, TX, USA.
Who owns NASA JSC Robotics?
NASA JSC Robotics is privately held; ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does NASA JSC Robotics operate robots?
NASA JSC Robotics is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
Is NASA JSC Robotics a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, NASA JSC Robotics ranks in roughly the top 94% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is NASA JSC Robotics safe?
NASA JSC Robotics has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.