NASA has kept control of the Intellectual Property Rights associated with the development of Robonaut. Although some of the patents have expired, there have continued to be new enhancements and developments. These improvements have not all been patented yet, and they are part of the Intellectual Property NASA is discussing licensing to Walden 3-D, Inc. (W3D).

In order for an investor or other interested party to evaluate these technologies, they need to arrange with W3D to evaluate the technology, and sign a Nondisclosure Agreement with NASA. W3D is responsible for qualifying potential investors or other interested parties to insure they will contribute to the commercialization of Robonaut prior to starting detailed discussions and introducing them to NASA.

The Nondisclosure Agreement can be downloaded by CLICKING HERE.

Although Robonaut technology and IP Rights are owned by NASA, and these will be used to build AquaRobonaut^SM or other subsea instantiations of Robonaut, NASA does not endourse, sponsor, support, nor authorize this project. This work is being undertaken solely at the risk of Walden 3-D, Inc.