Gasgoo Munich- AGILINK, a developer of robotic dexterous hands, has recently secured hundreds of millions of yuan in funding. With its valuation surpassing $1 billion, the company has officially joined the unicorn club.The round saw participation from several top-tier investment firms, with existing shareholders significantly increasing their stakes.Proceeds will be channeled into developing large models for dexterous hands, building open-source datasets, and iterating on hardware. The goal is to accelerate large-scale deployment across industrial automation, service robotics, and specialized operations.At AGIBOT's partner conference this past April, AGILINK unveiled three new products. The lineup ranges from a flagship industrial cable-driven hand to an affordable, rugged compact hand, and a brand-new gripper—covering needs from scientific research to industrial implementation.Image Credit: AGILINKThe OmniHand 3 Lite stands out as the smallest mass-produced dexterous hand globally, roughly the size of a computer mouse. Encased in aviation-grade metal with a molded silicone surface, it has withstood rigorous testing—including pendulum impacts, free falls, and horizontal collisions. This makes it both reliable and extremely durable, capable of supporting humanoid robots during intense movements like handstands, cartwheels, and ground strikes. Proprietary micro-joint modules deliver high power within a compact form factor, making the OmniHand 3 Lite the ideal companion for half-size humanoid robots standing between 0.8 and 1.3 meters tall.Mass production and delivery of the OmniHand 3 Lite are slated to begin in the second quarter of 2026.AGILINK anticipates that future technology for dexterous hands will converge around two main paths: direct drive and cable drive. Direct drive offers superior control precision for high-accuracy tasks, while cable drive excels in compliance and versatility. Consequently, the company is pursuing both routes in parallel.
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