LinkerBot’s robotic arm is as precise as a human’s.
Chinese engineers are getting closer to creating robots capable of using their hands almost like humans. The startup LinkerBot has developed a series of robotic hands with high precision and complex mechanics that can perform delicate tasks, from assembling electronics to playing musical instruments. The company has an ambitious goal of creating a million such hands capable of mastering a million different skills.
The technology is based on a complex system of actuators and joints. The basic O6 model features 11 degrees of freedom, while advanced versions offer up to 20, comparable to the human hand. The device weighs only 370 grams but can grip objects with a force of up to 50 kg. The flagship LinkerBot L30 model provides positioning accuracy of up to ±0.2 mm—sufficient for high-precision industrial assembly, medical applications, and other operations where maximum precision is essential.
The LinkerSkillNet software platform plays a key role—a skills library that allows robots to “learn” new actions. The system already contains approximately 500 scenarios, including complex manipulations and precise movements, and plans are in place to rapidly expand this number in the future. A key feature is that acquired skills can be transferred between different robots, effectively transforming the mechanical arm into a device that becomes increasingly functional over time.
Developers are confident that these technologies will transform the humanoid robot market. Instead of highly specialized machines, robots will become versatile assistants capable of cooking, performing household tasks, or working in manufacturing.