AGILINK Robot Hand Learns Suzhou Embroidery, Exceeds 15,000 Units Shipped
Chinese firm AGILINK has demonstrated its OmniHand 3 Ultra robotic hand's ability to learn complex Suzhou embroidery techniques. The company also announced it has surpassed 15,000 dexterous hands shipped.
Chinese robotics company AGILINK has successfully taught its robotic hand to perform intricate Suzhou embroidery techniques. The advanced OmniHand 3 Ultra was demonstrated learning skills such as separating silk threads, threading needles, and stretching fabric under the guidance of master craftswoman Fu Xianghong.
The robotic hand's capability to handle delicate and deformable silk fabric highlights its advanced fine motor skills and tactile feedback. The OmniHand 3 Ultra features 21 active degrees of freedom and a direct-drive architecture, with tactile sensors in its fingertips, finger pads, and palm. These enable the robot to detect and respond to material changes in real-time.
AGILINK, which spun off from AGIBOT in early 2026, has delivered over 15,000 robotic hands to date. The company achieved unicorn status just five months after its launch. AGILINK aims to enhance machines' ability to perform precision-requiring tasks, including cable management, assembly of flexible materials, and handling of precision components.
The embroidery learning demonstration marks a significant step toward applying robotics in even more sensitive and complex industrial processes. According to AGILINK, advanced manipulation capabilities are key across many application areas.