Robot Era, a humanoid robot startup, has unveiled its new dexterous hand, XHand, which was designed for a variety of everyday and industrial tasks.
In a recently released video, the company’s XBot-L robot demonstrates the capabilities of XHand as the robots perform tasks that highlight its fine motor skills and agility.
The robot exercises its fingers, clenches and unclenches its hands, swings its arms and even handles delicate objects like plush toys and a purring cat.
It can be seen performing precise actions like trimming a withered leaf from a plant, manipulating robotic gears, inflating a balloon and shooting plastic marbles.
The robot is also shown to have a delicate touch by setting down an egg gently on a table.
This marks the first public demonstration of Robot Era’s advancements in dexterous hand technology, a crucial component for humanoid robots to manipulate objects.
With 12 active degrees of freedom, the XHand was developed to set new standards in general-purpose robotics. Its built-in tactile sensors and advanced transmission structure enhance motion control precision and ensure smooth operation.
XHand’s sensors provide detailed feedback on the size, shape, texture and softness of grasped objects, enabling it to exert a maximum force of 80N, surpassing human grasping capabilities. It can handle heavy items, such as a 5kg water bottle, making it versatile for various environments, according to its developer.
The technology was also designed to integrate with AI models, enabling the creation a robust platform for future developments in embodied AI. XHand, when paired with XBot-L, can reportedly perform factory applications, such as material handling and assembly, as well as household chores like gardening and pet care.
Robot Era hopes to broaden the scope of humanoid robotics applications with the new solution.
