The Rollin' Justin is a Mobile Manipulator developed by German Aerospace Center (Germany), launched 2008. Key specifications: arm dof 58, base speed 1.67 m/s, battery 1 h, ros No.
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Overview
Rollin' Justin is a dexterous humanoid robot used to research robotics applications in home and industrial settings and in space. It can catch balls, make coffee, and is learning to fix satellites. Equipped with compliant arms and collision detection, it has both autonomous and teleoperation modes for manipulating hard and soft objects.
Flagship features
- Developed for collaborative tasks in space and terrestrial environments
- Features elasto-plastic control for flexible adaptation to external influences
- Tested in space as part of the Surface Avatar project, cooperating with ESA's rover under remote control from the ISS
- Designed to distinguish between programmed movements and environmental interactions for safe human-robot collaboration
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Deployments
DLR (German Aerospace Center), European Space Agency (ESA)
Viability
Rollin' Justin showcases skills at Robotic Coopetition in Nancy
Availability
Specifications
Category: Mobile Manipulator- Arm DOF
- 58
- Base speed
- 1.67 m/s
- Battery
- 1 h
- ROS
- No
Company profile
- Founded
- 1969
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Dof
- 51
Other7
- Applications
- household_work,space_assistance
- Sub Category
- bipedal
- Max Speed M S
- 2
- Company Country
- DE
- Industries Served
- research,space
- Availability Status
- research-only
- Additional Information
- - Developed for collaborative tasks in space and terrestrial environments. - Features elasto-plastic control for flexible adaptation to external influences. - Tested in space as part of the Surface Avatar project, cooperating with ESA's rover under remote control from the ISS. - Designed to distinguish between programmed movements and environmental interactions for safe human-robot collaboration.
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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 Rollin' Justin?
- The Rollin' Justin is developed by German Aerospace Center, based in Germany.
- What type of robot is the Rollin' Justin?
- The Rollin' Justin is a Mobile Manipulator made by German Aerospace Center.
- How much does the Rollin' Justin cost?
- Pricing for the Rollin' Justin is not publicly listed — contact German Aerospace Center for a quote.
- When was the Rollin' Justin launched?
- The Rollin' Justin was launched in 2008.
- What are the key specifications of the Rollin' Justin?
- Key specifications of the Rollin' Justin: arm dof 58, base speed 1.67 m/s, battery 1 h, ros No.
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