Sanctuary AI has showcased its advanced robotic hand, featuring hydraulically actuated five fingers, successfully executing in-hand object reorientation. This demonstration took place recently, highlighting the company's innovative approach to robotics. The robotic hand utilized a reinforcement learning policy that was initially trained in a simulated environment, achieving a notable sim-to-real transfer even when subjected to an unexpected load of 500 grams. Sanctuary AI credits this accomplishment to its proprietary reinforcement learning techniques and the sophisticated design of its high-degree-of-freedom hand hardware, marking a significant milestone in the development of robotic manipulation capabilities.
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Original from HumanoidsDaily: Sanctuary AI Touts Reinforcement Learning Success for Dexterous Robot Hand Manipulation
Sanctuary AI Touts Reinforcement Learning Success for Dexterous Robot Hand Manipulation
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Sanctuary AI
Canada
Sanctuary AI develops general-purpose humanoid robots for complex manual tasks. Its Phoenix platform integrates multi-DOF manipulation, tactile sensing, and a cognitive control architecture to enable task learning, teleoperation-assisted training, and autonomous execution in structured work environments.
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Germany
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CRP Robot (CN)
China
Chinese high-tech enterprise manufacturing industrial robots, collaborative robots, and core robot components including control systems and servo systems. Main drafting unit of four Chinese national standards in the industrial robot domain.
Dr Robot
Canada
Dr Robot Inc develops WiFi-connected robot platforms, motor drivers, servo controllers, and OEM robot kits for autonomous mobile and humanoid robot development. Products target educational, research, and personal robot application developers.
Green Hills Software
United States
Independent embedded software provider delivering RTOS, compilers, IDEs, and debuggers for safety- and security-critical systems. Serves automotive, avionics, defence, and industrial domains with certified real-time operating system platforms since 1982.
Scorpion Vision Software (UK)
Norwegian-based 2D and 3D industrial machine vision software platform (marketed under Tordivel AS). Offers sub-pixel and micron-level non-contact measurement, configurable inspection tools, and advanced calibration capabilities without programming.
Acquired Data Solutions, Inc.
United States
Provides systems engineering, embedded software development, automation integration, and cybersecurity services for government and commercial defense clients. Capabilities include OT/IT convergence, edge computing, and mission-critical system integration across a 28-year operational history.
ACY Automation Inc.
Taiwan
is a Taiwan-based manufacturer specializing in high-quality End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) solutions and modular automation components. Designed for flexibility, its modular systems enable quick assembly, easy adjustment, and seamless integration across a wide range of robotic applications, including.
Feedall Automation
United States
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FIPA Group
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HERL (Human Engineering Research Lab)
United States
Joint University of Pittsburgh and US Department of Veterans Affairs laboratory conducting rehabilitation engineering research. Develops mobility devices, assistive technologies, and medical-grade products for people with disabilities.
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Austria
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