Watch an insanely dexterous robot perform precision tasks

The US Army has just taken possession of a very special robot. The HDMS 551s1 by robotics company Resquared is designed to perform precision tasks, controlled by a human operater. Its two arms are equipped with specially designed two-fingered grippers, and a human-like torso for further degrees of freedom. Watching HDMS 551s1 perform tasks such as stacking blocks on little poles is impressive -- and demonstrates the sort of dexterity required for the army's purposes. The robot will be put to use in explosive ordnance disposal, which requires a high degree of precision.