1X Technologies Unveils NEO's Hands With 25 Degrees of Freedom
NEO's Hands moves beyond the standard high-gear-ratio design, giving the robot tactile feedback and proprioception that bring it closer to human-level dexterity in household tasks.
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1X Technologies announced NEO's Hands, a robotic hand for its NEO humanoid with 25 degrees of freedom and a low gear ratio that allows force transparency. The hand can perform delicate tasks like assembling LEGO bricks and picking grapes without crushing them. The company plans to produce 10,000 units in 2026.
NEO's Hands uses a gear ratio of roughly 5:1 to 15:1, far lower than the 100:1 or 200:1 ratios common in other robotic hands. This low ratio lets the hand act as an input device, sensing external forces rather than just executing commands. The hand has 25 degrees of freedom total-22 in the fingers and palm, 3 in the wrist-all natively force-controlled. Its design mimics human hand anatomy, including thumb opposition, for tasks like pinching small screws or separating grapes from a bunch without damage. The hand is IP68 waterproof and food-safe, built to withstand millions of cycles. 1X Technologies says it can produce 10,000 units in 2026.
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