- Changingtek Robotics Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. unveiled the X2, described as the world’s first adaptive left-right dexterous robotic hand capable of autonomously switching between left- and right-hand configurations using a tendon-driven transmission system.
- The five-fingered system features independent finger control, up to 50 N gripping force per hand, 10 N fingertip force per finger and ±0.1 N force control accuracy, with integrated vision coordination for object recognition and adaptive grasping in complex industrial environments.
- Changingtek said the X2 targets aerospace, intelligent manufacturing, laboratory automation and service robotics markets as part of its broader dexterous hand and robotic end-effector portfolio spanning precision to heavy-duty applications.
Changingtek Robotics Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. has introduced what the Chinese company describes as the world’s first adaptive left-right dexterous robotic hand, a system designed to switch autonomously between left- and right-hand configurations.
It’s called the X2 and the company said it uses a tendon-driven transmission system that allows the same hardware platform to reconfigure its orientation without manual replacement. The design is intended to reduce system weight while increasing flexibility in deployment across industrial settings.
According to the company, each of the X2’s five fingers is independently controlled, enabling coordinated manipulation of objects in complex tasks. The hand delivers a maximum gripping force of 50 newtons per unit and up to 10 newtons at each fingertip, with force control accuracy rated at ±0.1 newtons. The system is designed to handle both heavier loads and precision operations such as insertion, extraction and assembly in confined or irregular environments.
The X2 also integrates a proprietary vision coordination system that supports object recognition, positioning and adaptive grasping. Changingtek said the combination of visual perception and force control allows the hand to adjust dynamically to changing task requirements.
The company indicated it is targeting applications in aerospace, intelligent manufacturing, laboratory automation and service robotics. The hand is positioned as part of a broader portfolio of robotic end-effectors that includes industrial parallel grippers, collaborative hands, dexterous hands and heavy-duty systems. According to Changingtek, its product range covers payloads from a few grams to several hundred kilograms.
Changingtek says it has built three internal technology platforms — mechanical intelligence, perception intelligence and drive-control intelligence — to support development of embodied robotic systems. The company argues that improved adaptability and simplified deployment are key to lowering adoption barriers in sectors such as automotive manufacturing and smart logistics.
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