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5:40 AM · Jun 25, 2026 · 286 Views
Chris Paxton predicts multifinger robotic hands will become highly capable and affordable within two years, citing KyberLabs' compliant hardware
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Chris Paxton sees KyberLabs' backdrivable, torque-transparent five-fingered hand as evidence that safe, dexterous multifinger grippers could reach high capability at low cost inside two years. The recent demos highlight threading, screw tightening, and human interruption without injury risk, while the company has opened a waitlist aimed at researchers and developers rather than direct end-user sales.
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Hardware traits enable safer shared workspaces
Mechanical compliance and force limiting let the hand stop or yield on contact, shifting focus from raw strength to practical tasks performed near people.
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Two-year affordability timeline stays forward-looking
Paxton's prediction rests on the current hardware approach, yet no confirmed pricing, production volumes, or competing benchmarks are available to anchor the claim.
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Chris Paxton@chris_j_paxton
My strong opinion is that multifinger hands are going to get ridiculously good and cheap over the next couple years
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