The Unparalleled program featured Thinker’s robotic hand, which is equipped with a proximity-sensing sensor and edge AI and dexterously grasps a range of objects, including metal parts, plastic and eggs.
Thinker’s robotic hand was featured as a solution to the challenge of replicating the fine movements of the human hand in robotics. The program highlighted its ability to make decisions and perform movements instantly in the field by combining a proximity-sensing sensor with edge AI.
The proximity-sensing sensor supplements information about the shape of objects and points of contact that are difficult to see with a camera alone, while edge AI processes data on-site without routing it through a data center or the cloud. The program explained that this enables movements to be controlled without an internet connection.
The demonstration showed the hand dexterously grasping various materials, including metal parts, thin plastic and boiled quail eggs. The host and guests also discussed potential demand and applications for the technology.