SCHUNK launches tech spin-off for humanoid robot hands

Technology and automation specialist SCHUNK has announced the founding of a technology spin-off focused on developing and commercializing humanoid robot hands. The new company aims to provide advanced gripping and manipulation solutions for the robotics and automation industry. With this spin-off, SCHUNK intends to consolidate its expertise in robot gripping systems and rapidly advance into promising robotics markets that increasingly require humanoid functionality. The new robot hands are designed to offer both flexibility and precision, targeting applications where traditional grippers reach their limits—such as in the automated assembly of complex components, the handling of delicate parts, or in human-robot collaboration. The decision is based on the belief that humanoid gripping technology is a rapidly growing market segment demanding specialized solutions. By operating as an independent company, SCHUNK aims to not only strengthen its technological capabilities but also build partnerships and customer relationships within the international robotics community more quickly