SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 20, 2026Interesting Engineering

China’s new robotic hand combines hybrid actuation for smarter robot manipulation

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Xynova's Flex 2 robotic hand uses cable-driven tendons and direct-drive actuation to achieve human-like manipulation. At 400g with 23 degrees of freedom, it's designed to handle delicate, irregular objects in real-world humanoid robot applications.

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