Gasgoo Munich- Linkerbot has established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Smart Mind (Lingdong Zhixin), in Beijing's Changping district. There, it has constructed an intelligent production line at the Beijing Robot Industrial Park (Changping) with an annual capacity of 60,000 to 100,000 dexterous hands.
The facility operates on a dual-track model of "intelligent manufacturing" and "self-manufacturing." By coordinating high-precision CNC machines with autonomous assembly robots, it creates a complete closed loop ranging from precision machining to smart assembly.
Specifically, the "intelligent manufacturing line" features over 140 high-precision CNC machines to meet the micron-level control requirements of the dexterous hands. The "self-manufacturing line," meanwhile, relies on Linkerbot's proprietary " CraftSoul (Lingxin Qiaojiang)" workbench for precision assembly. This setup progressively replaces human labor in highly repetitive and high-precision tasks, significantly boosting product consistency and yield rates—turning the concept of "robots building robots" into reality.
The line is slated to begin small-scale production soon, aiming to supply "Beijing-made" robotic hands for the second World Humanoid Robot Sports Games scheduled for August in the capital.
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As a leading player in the dexterous hand sector, Linkerbot has built a solid industrial foundation in high-degree-of-freedom (DOF) hands, control systems, and mass production. Its Linker Hand series encompasses the industry's three mainstream technical routes: linkage drive, direct drive, and tendon drive. With a broad price range from 6,000 to 100,000 yuan, the series is widely used by top general-purpose robot manufacturers and leading global research institutions.
Take the Linker Hand O6: weighing just 370 grams with a grip load of 50 kilograms, its high-stiffness linkage structure perfectly addresses the core needs of humanoid robots—sensitivity to weight and demand for high output. This model is currently Linkerbot's most widely commercialized mass-produced unit.
The direct-drive series, represented by the Linker Hand O20, uses built-in brushless motors paired with ball screws to achieve micron-level transmission. Combined with fingertip sensors for precise closed-loop control of position and torque, this series boasts a rated load of 20 kg and maximum fingertip force of 15 N. With a full palm opening and closing time of just 0.8 seconds, it is a top industry choice for dexterous manipulation development and end-use applications.
For scenarios demanding extreme precision, such as university research and precision manufacturing, the Linker Hand L30 employs a tendon drive system. Offering high biomimicry and speed, it features 22 degrees of freedom to closely replicate human hand movements. With a repeatability of ±0.2 mm and joint movement speeds exceeding 450°/s, it handles a wide range of complex, precision tasks.
Behind Linkerbot's impressive product performance lies a commitment to full-stack, in-house development of core components and cost reduction through scale. From micro motors and transmission modules to force-tactile sensors, everything is designed and mass-produced in-house to control performance and costs at the source. Leveraging a global-leading monthly production capacity of 4,000 units, the company uses economies of scale to continuously lower R&D and manufacturing expenses. This drives product prices down into an acceptable range for the industry, all while maintaining force-control precision and operational stability.
