When humanity is finally ready to move to Mars (and sooner or later this will certainly happen), then it will need outside help. The help of real specialists with encyclopedic knowledge, capable of working under extreme loads and in extremely difficult conditions. They'll need droids like Justin. It is humanoid bots like the one created by the German Air and Space Center that will be responsible for creating the first Martian dwelling for future colonists.
German engineers have been working to improve the capabilities of the Justin robot for over a decade. It was first presented back in 2006 at one of the largest electronics and robotics exhibitions. The Tin Woodman is able to work with various tools, shoot and share photos, catch flying objects and bend around obstacles of varying difficulty. And now, thanks to new updates that have given the robot an artificial intelligence system, Justin is able to "think" on its own without relying on a third-party operator.
Unlike most other robots, which need to be pre-programmed and given the necessary instructions for almost every movement, this robot is capable of performing tasks completely autonomously - even those for which it was not originally programmed. Recognition technology and computer vision allow Justin to explore his surroundings and handle tasks such as cleaning and maintaining various machinery, checking equipment, and carrying things. In one recent test, Justin was able to fix a broken solar panel in just a few minutes. Interestingly, the robot was controlled remotely by one of the astronauts who were at that time on board the International Space Station.
The robot is 1.92 meters tall and weighs almost 200 kilograms. Justin is capable of lifting 14 kilograms with each hand. With four fingers on each hand, he is able to handle a variety of instruments. As a vision system, the robot uses high-resolution cameras and a set of sensors that allow it to create a three-dimensional model of its environment. The robot is able to quickly synchronize with various computer equipment, as well as independently charge its batteries by connecting to a solar energy source. All necessary protocols are stored in the local memory of the robot. In other words, he will be able to perform tasks even if the communication connection is lost. And one more of the robot's talents is that it knows how to make tea and coffee.
Nikolay Khizhnyak