Justin, a kinaesthetic sense equipped robo!

This multifunctional humanoid robot, christened 'Justin', incorporates two DLR-III LightWeight robotic arms fabricated by the good old German Space Agency, DLR. With its ultra position-sensors sited in its arms, this robo can very well evaluate where exactly its limbs are, without even gazing through those camera eyes, definitely wacky!

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Called the kinaesthetic sense, this new technological advancement works in accordance to our neurological feedback that comes from muscles and tendons to know where our limbs are without looking.

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The same capabilities allow Justin to perform some neat tricks. In the video embedded below. He uses his joint sensors to maintain a model of his body. When the researchers try to make him hit his own face or body, he knows exactly what's happening and refuses to do it.

Via: Newscientist