SMRTR TechOct 16, 2025Interesting Engineering

Video: Robotic hand with 16 joints perfectly opens soda can, holds iPhone like humans

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TetherIA unveiled the Aero Hand Open, a 16-joint robotic hand that demonstrates human-like dexterity by precisely opening soda cans, grasping screws, and holding iPhones. The open-source design uses tendon-driven cables instead of individual joint motors, allowing fingers to naturally conform to objects of various shapes. Priced at $314, the fully 3D-printable hand integrates affordable components to make advanced robotic manipulation research accessible to students and developers worldwide.

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