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- 1Continuous artificial muscle enables dexterous soft-robot motionโA continuous artificial muscle unlocks dexterous soft-robot motion
Researchers have developed a continuous artificial muscle that allows soft robots to move with far greater dexterity than before. The design, reported by Tech Xplore, is described as unlocking more fluid and precise motion in soft robotics. Details of the team, the materials involved and the institutions behind the work were not provided, so the technical scope and stage of development remain unclear.
- 2OpenArm 2.0 open-source robot arm unveiledโผOpenArm 2.0 โ An open-source 7-DOF robot arm with QDD joints, bilateral force feedback, in-hand camera
OpenArm 2.0 has been introduced as an open-source 7-degree-of-freedom robot arm built with quasi-direct drive joints, bilateral force feedback, and an in-hand camera. By publishing the design openly, the project aims to give researchers and hobbyists affordable access to dexterous manipulation hardware, with early coverage highlighting the combination of force sensing and integrated vision as notable for a DIY-friendly platform.
- 3Robot hands take center stage in physical intelligence raceโผAt the center of physical intelligence and the robot hand
Attention is turning to the robot hand as a central challenge in physical intelligence, the push to give machines the ability to perceive and manipulate the physical world. Dexterous manipulation is widely seen as a key test of whether AI systems can move beyond software and into real-world tasks, drawing interest across the robotics field.
- 4Startup to pay prosthetic users to train robotsโผExclusive / Solving for the hand: Startup wants to pay prosthetic users to teach robots
A startup is launching a programme that will pay people who use prosthetic hands to help teach robots dexterous manipulation, according to a Semafor exclusive. The idea is that prosthetic users' firsthand understanding of hand control and grip could improve how robots learn fine motor tasks. It highlights a growing push in robotics to source human expertise for training data.
- 5Tangent Robotics Raises $4.5M in Pre-seed FundingโTangent Robotics Raises 4.5M in Pre-seed Funding to Advance Fine Motor Skills for Robot Dexterity
Tangent Robotics has raised $4.5 million in pre-seed funding to advance fine motor skills for robot dexterity. The funding will support the company's work on enabling robots to perform delicate, precise movements, an area seen as a key step toward more capable and adaptable robotic systems.
- 6Columbia spinoff Tangent Robotics raises $4.5 millionโColumbia spinoff Tangent Robotics raises $4.5M for robot dexterity
Tangent Robotics, a startup spun out of Columbia University, has raised $4.5 million to develop robotic dexterity technology. The funding will support the company's work on robots capable of fine, human-like manipulation, a key challenge in robotics. The early-stage round signals continued investor interest in academic spinoffs advancing robot manipulation for industrial and research applications.
- 7NUS researchers achieve dexterous soft-robot motion with one artificial muscleโผNUS CDE researchers unlock dexterous soft-robot motion from a single artificial muscle
Researchers at the National University of Singapore's College of Design and Engineering report that a single artificial muscle can drive dexterous motion in soft robots, a capability usually requiring multiple actuators. The announcement, carried via EurekAlert, suggests simpler, cheaper designs for soft robotics with applications in manipulation and delicate tasks. Details of the underlying mechanism and peer review status are not yet widely reported.
- 8DYNA 2.1 humanoid robot handles laundry on its ownโWatch: DYNA 2.1 humanoid handle laundry work without human assistance
A new demonstration shows the DYNA 2.1 humanoid robot completing laundry tasks without any human assistance, handling the sorting and handling of garments autonomously. The footage highlights advances in robotic dexterity for household chores, an area long seen as a benchmark for general-purpose robots. Observers are weighing how close such systems are to real-world home use.
- 9NUS researchers achieve dexterous robot motion with single artificial muscleโผNUS CDE researchers unlock dexterous soft-robot motion from a single artificial muscle [IMAGE]
Researchers at the National University of Singapore's College of Design and Engineering report that a single artificial muscle can drive dexterous motion in soft robots. The finding, announced via a science news release, suggests simplified actuator designs could make soft robotic systems cheaper and easier to build, with potential uses in grippers, medical devices and adaptable machines.
- 10Tacta Systems opens Singapore facility for robot training glovesโผTacta Systems opens Singapore facility to produce robot training gloves
Tacta Systems has opened a new facility in Singapore to manufacture robot training gloves, gloves designed to help train robots in dexterous tasks. The move signals the company's expansion in the robotics hardware space and Singapore's growing role as a hub for advanced manufacturing. Details on production capacity and customers were not disclosed.
- 11Chinese robot hand masters Suzhou embroidery as AGILINK shipments top 15,000โผChinese robot hand learns Suzhou embroidery as AGILINK surpasses 15,000 dexterous hands shipped
AGILINK, a Chinese robotics company, has surpassed 15,000 dexterous robot hands shipped, demonstrating the technology by having one perform Suzhou embroidery, a delicate traditional Chinese craft. The milestone highlights China's rapid progress in robotic dexterity and mass production of humanoid-hand components. Observers point to it as evidence that fine-motor robotics is moving from laboratory demos to industrial-scale deployment, with potential uses in manufacturing and skilled manual work.
- 12Dexter at 20: How Pilot Reshoots Built a FranchiseโผDexter at 20: How Pilot Reshoots Helped Create a Franchise (Exclusive)
The Television Academy marks the 20th anniversary of Dexter with an exclusive feature looking back at the show's pilot reshoots. The piece explores how reworking the pilot episode helped define the series' distinctive style and tone, ultimately turning the Miami-set serial-killer drama into a lasting franchise that spawned sequels and revival series.