“巧手机器人”实现双面抓握与自主爬行

Core Insights - A new "clever robotic hand" developed by the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) can replicate 33 human hand grasping motions and has advanced capabilities such as autonomous crawling and dual-sided grasping [1][3] - This detachable robotic hand can handle objects beyond conventional size limits and process multiple targets continuously, indicating significant application potential in industrial automation, service assistance, and field exploration [1][4] Group 1 - The design of robotic hands has been inspired by human hand structure, but traditional designs face limitations due to asymmetrical shapes and single-sided grasping, which restrict efficiency in narrow spaces and multi-object operations [3] - The research team developed two symmetrical robotic hand versions (five-finger and six-finger), both with a palm diameter of 16 cm, enhancing operational flexibility and adaptability through dual-sided grasping [3] - The robotic hand can detach from its base and move autonomously, demonstrating the ability to continuously grasp up to three different objects and reliably reattach to a robotic arm while holding items [3] Group 2 - The detachable and mobile nature of this robotic hand represents a technological shift towards "robotics as a service" and flexible manufacturing systems, providing new solutions for tasks in complex, unstructured environments [4] - Potential applications include disaster rescue operations in debris and simultaneous handling of various-shaped packages in warehousing and logistics [4] - Future research may explore its autonomous decision-making and collaborative capabilities in dynamic environments, advancing robotic systems towards greater intelligence and adaptability [4]