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Finally, you’ll be able to make a robot breakdance in orbit

By Charlie Jane Anders Published June 5, 2010, 10:00 am ET

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Meet SpaceJustin, a new telepresence robot designed to go into space and do the pop-and-lock maneuvers that are too hazardous to humans. SpaceJustin’s developers showed him off before the start of the International Aerospace Show in Germany. More pics below.

Daft Punk needs to recruit this robot to join their back-up dancer team right away. It’s not optional. Photos by Jens Schuleter/AP.

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