1X Breaks Through Humanoid Hand Degrees of Freedom
rohanpaul_ai · x · 2026-07-11
The hand design of 1X's NEO is considered a breakthrough for robotic hands.
The post notes that by moving the motors to the forearm and routing tendon drives through the wrist, the hand is lighter while delivering more effective motion and strength to each finger. The hand features 22 actuated degrees of freedom, plus 3 wrist degrees of freedom.
Additionally, it is equipped with tactile sensors that detect pressure, contact location, and lateral slippage during grasping, enabling adjustments before a coin, grape, or tool drops. The post also mentions that the hand is IP68 rated, meaning it can be used near sinks, food, and wet surfaces. However, NEO cannot yet fully autonomously perform all household chores and still relies on Expert Mode, where remote human operators assist with difficult tasks.
Related event: 1X Unveils 25-DOF Tendon-Driven Hand for NEO Robot(19 posts)→
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