Jerry Pratt on Humanoid Hands and Tendon Challenges
MarwaEldiwiny · x · 2026-07-13
In an interview, Jerry Pratt candidly acknowledges the real limitations in humanoid robotics development rather than just hyping things up.
He highlights two core points:
- Humanoid hands are extremely difficult to build: Their structural complexity and high control difficulty make them a key bottleneck for real-world deployment.
- Tendon systems need better durability: He envisions creating "unbreakable" tendons in the future to improve reliability and long-term performance.
The focus here isn't showing off, but rather a direct summary of the core mechanical design challenges in humanoid robotics.
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