Humanoid robotics
Schunk founds tech spin-off for humanoid robot hands
Schunk is bundling its activities in humanoid robotics by founding its own spin-off at the beginning of January. The aim of the new company is to develop modular humanoid robot hands for industrial applications.
Schunk claims to be a technology pioneer driving the industrial development of humanoid robotics. Based on decades of experience in flexible gripping technology and in cooperation with industrial companies, start-ups and research institutions, the company has been opening up new fields of application beyond the purely scientific environment with its 5-finger gripping hand for more than ten years. The newly founded tech spin-off 'Schunk Humanoid Robotics' builds on Schunk's many years of experience in the automation of handling processes, uses existing infrastructure as well as test and development areas in the company's own robot application centers (CoLabs) and draws on an international network in research and development. In addition, a proven technology portfolio is available - supported by a global customer base and established access to the relevant humanoid robotics markets.
The focus is on the next generation of a modular, anthropomorphic 5-finger gripper hand with integrated wrist and forearm. It is designed as a scalable building block for the industrial use of humanoid systems. A new prototype is already about to be deployed. "There is enormous market potential in humanoid robotics. With the spin-off, we are creating the space for an agile, independent start-up-style company with a strong technological foundation and pronounced market proximity. We are thus further expanding our position as a leading end-of-arm partner in robotics and establishing a global standard for humanoid hands," says Timo Gessmann, CTO of Schunk. The spin-off is looking for talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit along the entire value chain - from mechatronics and embedded development to AI and simulation, system integration and product management.
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