Boston Dynamics Reveals Details on Its Redesigned Humanoid Robot Hand
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Boston Dynamics Inc. recently showcased its redesigned humanoid robot hand, which features a four-fingered design with 13 degrees of freedom. The new hand is capable of handling over 100 pounds and has been engineered for mass manufacturing. Notably, the design eliminates the pinky finger and reduces the size of the gripper, focusing on high-fidelity simulation to facilitate sim-to-real reinforcement learning.
The significance of this redesign lies in its potential to enhance the capabilities of the Atlas robot. Alberto Rodriguez, director of robot behavior for Atlas, emphasized the importance of a product roadmap in making design decisions that balance complexity with factors such as dexterity, strength, and cost. The new hand incorporates 13 identical actuators, improving reliability and allowing for faster data capture and experimentation.
Looking ahead, Boston Dynamics continues to prioritize in-house development of key technologies, including the humanoid hand. Rodriguez noted that understanding the trade-offs in capabilities is crucial for integrating the hand into the overall product roadmap. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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