Summary of the Conference Call on Robotic Dexterous Hands Industry Overview - The conference focuses on the robotics industry, specifically on the development and features of dexterous robotic hands produced by a Chinese manufacturer. Key Points and Arguments - Degrees of Freedom: The dexterous hand features 20 degrees of freedom, with 16 active and 4 passive degrees. Each of the four fingers has three active and one passive degree, while the thumb has four active degrees [2][3]. - Design and Functionality: The design mimics human hand structure, enhancing grip flexibility. The thumb's unique design allows for better grasping capabilities [2][4][5]. - Stability Mechanism: The hand employs a direct drive linkage method for stability at each joint, with the thumb using a servo motor for precise control [2][6]. - Cost Structure: The total cost of a single dexterous hand is approximately 50,000 to 60,000 yuan, with motors or servos accounting for over 30% of the cost. Tactile sensors also contribute significantly to the overall cost [2][15]. - Sensor Technology: The hand is equipped with 90,000 tactile sensors, providing touch functionality and enabling it to grasp complex objects in industrial settings [2][17]. - Motor Procurement: Servo motors and servos are primarily sourced from Japan and South Korea due to their superior performance, despite higher costs [2][22]. - Self-Development Strategy: The company emphasizes self-research and development for the dexterous hand due to the inadequacy of existing third-party products. They design and assemble key components in-house to maintain profit margins and control over the supply chain [2][11][12]. - Production Plans: There are no immediate plans for next-generation products; the focus is on refining existing products and production processes. The goal for 2025 is to ensure consistency and stability in production capacity [2][26][34]. - Market Positioning: The dexterous hand is primarily aimed at industrial applications, capable of handling complex tasks that require high degrees of freedom, such as assembly processes in automotive manufacturing [2][20]. Additional Important Content - Future Development: The company is exploring self-developed motor capabilities while monitoring performance differences between domestic and international manufacturers [2][23]. - Testing of New Sensors: Currently, there are no plans to test other manufacturers' flexible sensor products due to resource constraints [2][19]. - Production Capacity: The company plans to produce 30,000 to 40,000 quadruped robots and several thousand humanoid robots in 2025, with all assembly done in-house to ensure cost control and information security [2][37][38].
机器人灵巧手专家会