{"id":61211,"date":"2025-08-28T09:46:50","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T13:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rudebaguette.com\/?p=61211"},"modified":"2025-08-27T04:09:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T08:09:34","slug":"officials-tout-fierce-grip-south-korea-unveils-humanoid-robot-with-40-newton-fingertip-power-as-critics-warn-of-rising-military-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rudebaguette.com\/en\/2025\/08\/officials-tout-fierce-grip-south-korea-unveils-humanoid-robot-with-40-newton-fingertip-power-as-critics-warn-of-rising-military-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"“Officials Tout Fierce Grip”: South Korea Unveils Humanoid Robot With 40-Newton Fingertip Power As Critics Warn Of Rising Military Risks"},"content":{"rendered":"
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  • \ud83e\udd16 South Korean robotics company WIRobotics<\/strong> introduces ALLEX, a versatile humanoid robot for real-world impact.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\udd27 ALLEX features advanced design<\/strong> with 15 degrees of freedom and precise force control for delicate tasks.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83c\udfe5 The robot is ideal for healthcare<\/strong>, eldercare, and household automation, emphasizing safety and interaction.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\udd0d WIRobotics<\/strong> collaborates with leading institutions to enhance ALLEX’s intelligence and modular capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

    South Korean robotics company WIRobotics has taken a significant step forward in the realm of humanoid robots with the introduction of ALLEX, their first general-purpose humanoid. Unveiled at the Robot Innovation Hub at the Korea University of Technology, ALLEX is designed with versatility and real-world impact in mind. By incorporating advanced safety features and responsiveness to environmental stimuli, ALLEX is poised to make a substantial impact across various sectors, from healthcare to household automation. This advancement highlights the growing potential of humanoid robots in everyday applications and underscores South Korea’s position at the forefront of robotics innovation.<\/p>\n

    The Innovative Design of ALLEX<\/h2>\n

    ALLEX is engineered to perform tasks with human-like precision and interaction capabilities. It features 15 degrees of freedom (DOF), allowing for complex, life-like movements. This capability enables the robot to detect and respond to forces as small as 100 gram-force, even without tactile sensors. Additionally, ALLEX boasts a fingertip force of 40 Newton, making it highly effective in tasks that require delicate touch.<\/p>\n

    One of ALLEX’s standout features is its advanced arm system, which has significantly reduced friction and rotational inertia compared to traditional collaborative robots. This design not only enhances its efficiency but also its safety when interacting with humans. Moreover, ALLEX incorporates a gravity compensation mechanism that reduces mechanical stress and energy consumption, enabling it to perform high-load tasks effortlessly.<\/p>\n

    Despite its capabilities, ALLEX remains lightweight, with its hand weighing approximately 1.5 pounds and the shoulder down assembly weighing 11 pounds. It can lift more than 6.6 pounds with one hand, exhibiting a strength-to-weight ratio superior to many larger robots weighing over 44 pounds.<\/p>\n

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