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January 21, 2025

Shadow Robot Unveils Advanced Robotic Hand with Custom Sensors

Shadow Robot Company has launched the DEX-EE robotic hand, featuring specialized sensors and designed in partnership with Google DeepMind for AI research.

The robotic hand incorporates hundreds of touch sensors in each finger, allowing for precise control and feedback during manipulation tasks.

Senior Engineer Hugo Elias led the development of custom-made sensors after finding existing technology didn't meet their needs.

The system includes position tracking, force measurement, and motion sensors to help the hand adjust its movements in real time.

Shadow Robot designed the hand to run for extended periods without failing, making it suitable for long-term research projects.

The company built custom fingertip sensors after determining that off-the-shelf options lacked the necessary sensitivity and didn't fit their design.

The DEX-EE is now available for purchase by research institutions studying robotic manipulation and artificial intelligence.

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