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German robot capable of catching balls and making coffee

05-05-2011 15:04 BJT

The German Aerospace Agency-designed robot can now catch objects thrown at him by using a mix of head-mounted cameras, tracking software and his precision-grasping. It's no easy task -- there's a lot that goes into catching a randomly thrown ball. With his vision, speed and bendable appendages, Rollin' Justin is able to catch not just one but two thrown balls.

Moving into the kitchen, Rollin' Justin also has the skills to whip up a cup of coffee from a pre-packaged coffee machine. He can even wield a paper cup with enough delicacy to not splash it all over his hands, which is pretty impressive for a robot and downright amazing for a sleep-deprived human.

Rollin' Justin is able to catch not just one but two thrown balls.

Rollin' Justin also has the skills to whip up a cup of coffee from a pre-packaged
coffee machine.

Editor:Zhang Ning |Source: CNTV.CN

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