Unitree Robotics launches Dex5 Dexterous Hand with 20 degrees of freedom

May 28, 2025 · Product Launch · Unitree · Humanoid

The Dex5 features 94 highly sensitive touch points, enhancing its tactile capabilities. This robotic hand enables smooth backdrivability through direct force control for improved agility.

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  • Enables advanced manipulation with 20 degrees of freedom, enhancing dexterity in robotic applications.
  • Equipped with 94 touch points, improving sensitivity for delicate tasks.
  • Demonstrates potential for broader applications in humanoid robotics and automation.

Develops quadruped and humanoid robots, with strength in dynamic locomotion, vertically integrated hardware, and relatively low-cost commercial deployment. Unitree is one of the clearest examples of a legged robotics company moving from research visibility into real productisation and broader market distribution.