# Rollin Justin: DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics humanoid robot Canonical ID: `991d01ad-4577-4022-98d3-cbc1f738db85` - **Slug:** dlr-rollin-justin - **Form factor:** humanoid ([Humanoids](/humanoids)) - **Maturity stage:** research - **Lifecycle:** active - **Deployments registered:** 1 ## Deployments - [dlr-surface-avatar-iss](/deployments/dlr-surface-avatar-iss.md) at International Space Station (id: `c5d56270-5d5e-4e0e-841a-b06fbf9b4c2a`) ## Supply chain _No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._ _Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._ ## Common questions ### What is Rollin Justin? Rollin Justin is a humanoid service robot platform first presented in 2008. Standing 1.91m tall and weighing ~200kg with 51 degrees of freedom, it features compliant lightweight arms, four-finger hands, and a mobile base for autonomous operation. Applications include household work, assisting astronauts in space, and teleoperation as an avatar. Successfully teleoperated from the ISS in the Surface Avatar and METERON SUPVIS Justin experiments. ### How much does Rollin Justin cost? Rollin Justin's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Rollin Justin from DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest. ### Is Rollin Justin actually deployed in the real world? Yes. Rollin Justin is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only. ### Who makes Rollin Justin? Rollin Justin is made by DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, based in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany. ### Where is Rollin Justin deployed? 1 verified deployment of Rollin Justin is on the DEPLOY registry, including at International Space Station. ### Can you buy Rollin Justin? Rollin Justin is at research stage and is not yet available for sale. ### What are alternatives to Rollin Justin? On the DEPLOY registry, comparable humanoid robots to Rollin Justin include Walker S2, Digit, Unitree G1, Apollo. ### How does Rollin Justin compare to Walker S2? Rollin Justin and Walker S2 (UBTech Robotics · 17 deployments) are both humanoid robots on the DEPLOY registry. Rollin Justin has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy. ### Is Rollin Justin a top humanoid? On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Rollin Justin ranks in roughly the top 57% of humanoid models tracked by the registry. ### What is Rollin Justin's maturity stage? Rollin Justin is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). 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