AGILINK Robot Hand Learns Suzhou Embroidery as Shipments Exceed 15,000
Chinese firm AGILINK has trained its robotic hand in Suzhou embroidery techniques. The company has surpassed 15,000 shipments of its dexterous hands.
Chinese robotics company AGILINK has demonstrated advanced manipulation capabilities by teaching its robotic hand foundational Suzhou embroidery techniques. Master craftswoman Fu Xianghong instructed the robot in skills such as separating silk threads, threading a needle, stretching fabric, and stitching.
The demonstration involved the OmniHand 3 Ultra handling silk, one of the most delicate and deformable materials. The process requires precise control to manage the thread's tendency to bend, slip, and change shape. AGILINK's hand features 21 active degrees of freedom, a direct-drive architecture, and tactile sensing across its fingertips, pads, and palm, enabling fine motor control.
In addition to this technical feat, AGILINK announced it has shipped over 15,000 of its dexterous robotic hands. The company, spun out from AGIBOT in early 2026, also achieved success at the World Humanoid Robot Games, winning multiple gold medals in dexterous hand events.
The technology is seen as applicable to various industries, including cable handling, flexible material assembly, and precision component manipulation. AGILINK has gained significant investor interest, reaching unicorn status shortly after its inception.