China wants to solve the hardest problem in robotics – making hands
Chinese start-up LinkerBot aims to revolutionize robotics by developing dextrous robotic hands. Founder Zhou Yong claims that building such hands is 'one hundred times more difficult' than creating humanoids, with his company producing 5,000 hands monthly and targeting a $1,000 price point for prosthetics. The initiative responds to China's growing need for advanced robotics amid workforce challenges.
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Published 06 Jul 2026, 00:31 UTC · Updated 06 Jul 2026, 00:50 UTC
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