SCHUNK and DLR expand cooperation for humanoid robot hand technology transfer
Evidence notes
- SCHUNK and the German Aerospace Center agreed at the German Robotics Conference 2026 to further expand cooperation in humanoid robot hands.
- The collaboration aims to transfer research results into robust, industry-ready solutions more quickly.
- The work focuses on fine motor capabilities of humanoid robot hands for new automation applications.
Company context
SCHUNK is a German automation technology company focused on toolholding, workholding, gripping systems, robot accessories, and automation components. Its robotics relevance comes from grippers, end-of-arm tooling, force/torque sensing, robot accessories, and newer humanoid-hand development rather than complete robot platforms.