Pursuing Dexterity
At Hercules Robots we believe that robots should either be designed for a single purpose (say mowing a lawn or transporting people), or be extremely like a human and able to do anything a human can do.
To be able to do anything a human can do requires having extremely capable hands - the same dexterity, range of motions, strength and capacity. This is the key to making humanoids really useful.
Biomimetic Hand
Right from the start we decide to very accurately copy nature and make a “Biomimetic” Hand - faithfully reproducing the exact dimensions and angles of movement of the bones and joints of a human hand - the hand of our designer.
History
Starting from humble beginnings in 2022, we made significant strides in both reference and functional design. Although our initial attempts faced challenges, the success of subsequent iterations provided the momentum we needed to persevere. In particular, the Joint and Groove tests served as foundational milestones that continue to inspire and motivate our team.
Concepción - Joint Test
Concepción - Groove Test
Our Development Board
We developed a highly modular testing board designed for 23 off-the-shelf servos. The board was engineered specifically for modularity and ease of repair during the development phase.
The Auckland Version
We are developing a state of the art affordable humanoid arm. The Auckland prototype developed at the Auckland University of Technology uses a mix of open source and proprietary design. We have taken an off the shelf component development approach.
Our Mission
To make super capable, affordable humanoid hands
The Artist Robot
One of our earliest creations, the Artist Robot, was a true fusion of art and technology, born from the expressive works of Swiss artist Tobias Gutmann.
Inspired by his vibrant creativity, we embarked on an ambitious journey to encapsulate his artistic vision within a meticulously trained model. With that essence captured, we then engineered the hardware to bring this vision to life—transforming raw data and precise mechanics into a robot that could reflect Gutmann’s unique artistic mind.
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