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(Didn't see what community this is. I'm not a biologist, but I am reading a book on human anatomy at the moment)
For animals that stand, having the optical and auditory sensors up high (and relatively near the motor portion of the brain) would be advantageous for spotting predators and being able to send out commands to the muscles to escape quickly.
I don't know much about centipedes specifically, but it makes sense that the sensory organs and motor portion of the brain would be in a place that allows them to efficiently see what's in front of them, and decide which way to go.