Boston Dynamics Atlas four-fingered hand
by Terrymiller: Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics just introduced a four-fingered robotic hand for the Atlas humanoid robot. This new setup features 13 degrees of freedom and tactile sensors to detect pressure during operations. Demonstrations showed Atlas using the hand to operate a drill, tighten a nut, and manipulate golf balls with precision. The design targets real-world industrial tasks and mass production while using fewer components than traditional five-fingered designs.
Transcript (en)
Boston Dynamics just unveiled a new robotic hand for its Atlas humanoid robot. The four-finger hand has 13 degrees of freedom and includes tactile sensors that help Atlas sense pressure while handling objects. In a new demonstration, Atlas uses the hands to operate a drill, tighten a nut, manipulate golf balls, and perform other precise movements. Boston Dynamics says the design was developed with real-world industrial tasks and mass production in mind.
