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Agile Justin
Built by German Aerospace Center · Germany
Updated May 2026·methodology
Overview
Agile Justin is an upgraded version of Rollin' Justin that allows for throwing objects. It features faster arms and improved capabilities for more dynamic interactions. Developed by DLR in 2012, Agile Justin enhances object manipulation through improved gear ratios and control systems.
Flagship features
- Research platform for AI in dextrous manipulation
- Continuous upgrades since earliest predecessor 'Table Justin' unveiled in 2006
- Equipped with tactile skin and high-resolution sensors for enhanced interaction
- Notable awards include ICRA Best Cognitive Paper and multiple ICRA Best Video Awards
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 15 kg
- Weight
- 195 kg
- Battery
- 1 h
- Launch year
- 2012
- Price
- Contact for quote
- Status
- active
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics4
- Hand Dof
- 12
- Dof Total
- 53
- Dof Per Arm
- 7
- Dof Per Hand
- 12
Sensors1
- Sensor Suite
- stereo_camera,rgb_d_camera
Compute1
- Onboard Compute
- 4x Intel Xeon Quadcore
Other14
- Height Mm
- 1910
- Applications
- service_robotics,research
- Sub Category
- bipedal
- Company Country
- DE
- Tactile Sensing
- fingertip_only
- Deployment Notes
- Justin has been used in research and development scenarios and has also participated in experiments with astronauts aboard the ISS.
- Humanoid Subtype
- research_platform
- Walking Speed Ms
- 2
- Industries Served
- space,manufacturing,healthcare
- Is Research Grade
- true
- Availability Status
- research-only
- Programming Interface
- code_ros
- Additional Information
- - Research platform for AI in dextrous manipulation. - Continuous upgrades since earliest predecessor 'Table Justin' unveiled in 2006. - Equipped with tactile skin and high-resolution sensors for enhanced interaction. - Notable awards include ICRA Best Cognitive Paper and multiple ICRA Best Video Awards.
- Deployment Environment
- both
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