"A lot of it was done with just stuff that we had,"
"This is essentially a development kit for dexterity. You get this hardware, you explore what can be done in terms of dexterity, then that helps you work out what you want to build if you're going to build a bigger system, or a bigger project, or deploy something,"
"I think the hand is the hardest, most complex part of any humanoid robot,"
Shadow Robot's latest robotic hands use cylindrical forearms containing small electric motors (actuators) that pull metal tendons to move fingers with precision. Sensors strapped to a human operator's fingers can control the hands, enabling smooth, precise manipulation of blocks and cups even for beginners. Around 200 units are used by researchers at universities and tech firms as development kits for dexterity. Developers use the hardware to explore capabilities, inform designs for larger systems, and plan deployments. The human-designed world requires robotic dexterity because most tools are made for the human hand. Achieving a single, universal robotic hand remains a long-standing industry goal.
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