2026-01-22 スイス連邦工科大学ローザンヌ校（EPFL）
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＜関連情報＞
- https://actu.epfl.ch/news/reversible-detachable-robotic-hand-redefines-dex-2/
- https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-67675-8
取り外し可能な這うロボットハンド A detachable crawling robotic hand
Xiao Gao (高霄),Kunpeng Yao (姚坤鹏),Kai Junge,Josie Hughes & Aude Billard
Nature Communications Published:20 January 2026
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-67675-8
Abstract
The human hand is often viewed as the pinnacle of dexterity, and many robotic hands adopt anthropomorphic designs, while others pursue non-anthropomorphic forms for structural balance or task optimization. However, human-like asymmetry and reliance on a single thumb limit applications that require symmetry or modularity, and most designs still struggle to combine autonomous movement, multi-object grasping, and modularity in one platform. We present a reversible finger design that allows grasping from both sides, with finger placement optimized to distribute roles and satisfy grasping and crawling constraints. In this work, we show that a detachable, reversible hand reliably combines manipulation and locomotion, enabling beyond-reach multi-item retrieval during crawling, one-handed tool use, and seamless bridging of stationary manipulation with autonomous mobility for industrial, service, and exploratory robotics.
