Here is a cool video of "Justin", a mobile "humanoid" type robot.
The Justin robot is impressive for its ability to dynamically and delicately grab and manipulate objects, performing actions such as pouring a glass or twisting off a cap.
Justin is a collaboration between the University of Napoli and the German Space Agency, DLR under a European project called Physical Human-Robot Interaction: Dependability and Safety. The robot has been known to the public for many months now, but has recently jumped into the spotlight based on its exhibition at CeBIT
In the video below many of Justin’s capabilities are demonstrated. The video is a bit dry, but you won’t want to miss the portion of the video beginning at 2:10, in which the robot twists off a cap and then sprinkles spice into a container with excellent dexterity, followed by a pulp fiction dance.
More info here:
http://singularityhub.com/2009/03/09/the-justin-humanoid-robot/
