The race to develop the most advanced humanoid robot with dexterous hands is heating up, with companies in both China and the US vying for the top spot. Linkerbot Technology, a Chinese company, recently unveiled its Linker Hand for humanoid robots, boasting the highest dexterity on the market. With 42 degrees of freedom, surpassing the leading Shadow Hand’s 26 DOF, the Linker Hand is equipped with advanced sensors like cameras and electronic skin.
On the other side of the world, Tesla’s Optimus hand is making waves with its 22 degrees of freedom, as showcased in a recent video demonstrating its precision tasks in a factory setting. NVIDIA’s Jim Fan praised Optimus’ hands as among the best in the industry, highlighting their human-like capabilities.
As both companies continue to innovate and improve their robotic hands, the competition is fierce. Tesla is expected to unveil further upgrades to the Optimus hand, enhancing its functionality in factory settings. Linkerbot also has plans to showcase the capabilities of its dexterous robotic hand, aiming to deploy 1 million humanoid robots equipped with these hands in real-world scenarios.
In China, PaXini Tech is also entering the humanoid robot market with its DexH13 GEN2, featuring a four-finger bionic dexterous hand with multi-dimensional tactile and AI visual capabilities. The company’s focus on simulating complex movements of human hands, such as welding and grasping, sets it apart in the industry.
With companies on both sides of the globe pushing the boundaries of humanoid robot development, it remains to be seen which developer will come out on top in the race for the most advanced and dexterous robotic hands. The future of robotics is bright, with innovations in technology driving the industry forward.