The Justin is a Humanoid robot developed by German Aerospace Center (Germany), launched 2009. Key specifications: form factor research platform, height 191 cm, weight ~195 kg, mobility bipedal.
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Overview
Justin, also known as Rollin' Justin, is an autonomous and programmable humanoid robot with two arms, developed by the German Aerospace Center (DLR) at the Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, located in Wessling, Germany. Introduced in 2009, this wireless robot is controllable through telepresence, allowing operation from remote locations. Justin can be mounted on satellites and perform various tasks on Earth.
Flagship features
- Part of the METERON project for astronaut-robot cooperation in space exploration
- Demonstrated supervised autonomy with astronauts giving abstract commands
- Used in experiments with multiple ESA and NASA astronauts
- Capable of asset retrieval, installation, and dexterous repairs
- Operates on a simulated Martian surface for testing
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Viability
Rollin' Justin showcases skills at Robotic Coopetition in Nancy
Price
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Availability
Specifications
Category: Humanoid- Form factor
- research platform
- Height
- 191 cm
- Weight
- ~195 kg
- Mobility
- bipedal
- Walking speed
- 2 m/s
- Total DOF
- 53
- DOF / arm
- 7
- DOF / hand
- 13
- Payload
- 20 kg
- Lifting capacity
- 20 kg
- Battery
- ≥ 1 h
- Onboard compute
- 4x Intel Xeon Quadcore
- Sensors
- torque_sensors, stereo_cameras, RGB-D_cameras
- LiDAR
- No
- F/T sensors
- Yes
- Bimanual
- Yes
- Terrain
- flat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Programming
- code ros
- Maturity
- prototype
- Environments
- both
- Industries
- healthcare, defense_government
Company profile
- Founded
- 1969
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Arm Dof
- 7
Sensors2
- Imu Count
- 2
- Head Cameras
- 7
Other14
- Height Mm
- 1910
- Applications
- household_work,assisting_astronauts
- Gripper Type
- four_finger
- Sub Category
- bipedal
- Company Country
- DE
- Payload Per Arm
- false
- Deployment Notes
- Justin has been used in research and development scenarios and has also participated in experiments with astronauts aboard the ISS.
- Country Of Origin
- DEU
- Is Research Grade
- true
- Target Industries
- research_academic,defense_government
- Force Limited Arms
- hardware_and_software
- Availability Status
- research-only
- Primary Applications
- research_development,healthcare_assist
- Additional Information
- - Part of the METERON project for astronaut-robot cooperation in space exploration. - Demonstrated supervised autonomy with astronauts giving abstract commands. - Used in experiments with multiple ESA and NASA astronauts. - Capable of asset retrieval, installation, and dexterous repairs. - Operates on a simulated Martian surface for testing.
Company milestones
- Nov 2024DeploymentRollin' Justin showcases skills at Robotic Coopetition in Nancy
- Nov 2024MilestoneeuROBIN project event in France
- Nov 2024PartnershipParticipation in EU-funded euROBIN project
- Jun 2014AwardICRA 2014 Best Video Award
- Aug 2010MilestoneDLR demonstrates upper and lower body robots
- 2025MilestoneTORO shown with new perception and response capability
- 2024MilestoneAnnual funding reported
- 2024AwardRollin' Justin competes in Robotic Coopetition in Nancy
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Justin?
- The Justin is developed by German Aerospace Center, based in Germany.
- What type of robot is the Justin?
- The Justin is a Humanoid robot made by German Aerospace Center.
- How much does the Justin cost?
- Pricing for the Justin is not publicly listed — contact German Aerospace Center for a quote.
- When was the Justin launched?
- The Justin was launched in 2009.
- What are the key specifications of the Justin?
- Key specifications of the Justin: form factor research platform, height 191 cm, weight ~195 kg, mobility bipedal, walking speed 2 m/s.
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