Unitree Robotics launches Dex5 Dexterous Hand with 20 degrees of freedom
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.

Evidence notes
- 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.
Company context
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.