JAXA · Humanoid · 2013
Second humanoid robot in space (after Robonaut 2) and the first robot to hold a conversation in space. Tiny 34 cm humanoid developed by Toyota, University of Tokyo, Dentsu, and JAXA. Launched to the ISS on the Kounotori 4 cargo vehicle in August 2013 to serve as a communication companion for Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata. Conducted Japan's first 'robot conversation in space' on 7 August 2013.
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View full interactive profile, comparisons & videos →| Category | Humanoid |
| Sub-type | Humanoid Space Robot |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 2013 |
| Origin | Japan |
| Also known as | Kibo Robot, Kirobo Mini (Earth variant) |
| Announced | 2013 |
| Released | 2013-08-04 |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 340 × 180 × 150 mm |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Frame | Plastic |
| Degrees of freedom | 20 |
| Camera | Face-recognition camera |
| Chipset | ARM-based SoC |
| AI model | Voice recognition + scripted dialogue |
| Actuator type | Servo motors |
| Made in | Japan |