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Boston Dynamics unveils four-fingered humanoid robot hand
Original: Boston Dynamics drops pinkie on new humanoid hand
Boston Dynamics has revealed a new humanoid robot hand designed without a pinkie finger, opting for a four-finger layout. The choice suggests the company is prioritizing simplicity and cost in its gripper design while still aiming for dexterous manipulation. The robotics community is weighing in on whether dropping the fifth digit will limit the hand's capabilities or prove a smart engineering trade-off.
Why now: Boston Dynamics released a new humanoid hand design that makes the unusual engineering choice of omitting the pinkie, sparking discussion in robotics circles.
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- Boston Dynamics drops pinkie on new humanoid hand · The Robot Report
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