践行者说｜蔡颖鹏：将“最难一厘米”拆解为模块，穿越灵巧手的量产深水区

Core Insights - The sixth China Robot Industry Annual Conference was held in Hangzhou, gathering over 2,000 industry experts and entrepreneurs to discuss the future of robotics technology and business [1] - The focus of this report is on the insights shared by Cai Yingpeng, CEO of Yinshi Robotics, regarding the challenges and solutions in the industrialization of dexterous hands [3][4] Group 1: Challenges in Dexterous Hand Development - Cai Yingpeng highlighted that dexterous hands represent the "last centimeter" of value realization in humanoid robots, which is also the most challenging aspect for mass production [3][7] - The industry faces a "cost, performance, and reliability" triangle, where achieving success in industrialization requires addressing these interrelated challenges [7] - The cost considerations extend beyond manufacturing to include usage and maintenance costs, emphasizing the need for modular designs that allow users to easily replace and upgrade components [7][8] Group 2: Modular Design Solutions - Yinshi Robotics has adopted a unique approach since its establishment in 2016, focusing on a universal modular design that integrates the micro servo cylinder as a standardized "bionic muscle" module [8][10] - This modular design allows for compatibility with various technical routes, enabling the development of dexterous hands that can achieve high load capacity and precision for industrial applications [10][11] - The design simplifies the processes of design, manufacturing, and maintenance, improving cost-effectiveness and reliability [11] Group 3: Innovations in Sensor Technology - The design philosophy extends to sensor technology, where tactile sensors are created as easily replaceable standard modules, addressing power supply, communication, and environmental protection issues [12] - A fusion of tactile and force sensors is employed to achieve adaptive force control across a range of tasks, from precision assembly to heavy object handling [12] Group 4: Market Validation and Growth - The micro servo cylinder has applications beyond robotics, including in high-end manufacturing and medical robotics, which validates its mass production and quality control in more demanding markets [14] - Yinshi Robotics has seen accelerated growth in delivery volumes, with a cumulative delivery of 1,000 units from 2016 to 2023, and projections of 2,000 units in 2024 and over 10,000 units in 2025 [14] - The company serves over 700 clients across various sectors, including education, industry, commerce, and healthcare, demonstrating the effectiveness of its modular approach [14][18]