Introducing RH-06

An integrated approach to dexterity

RH-06 brings its actuation into the forearm. Twelve motors are arranged in three columns and four rows, driving a tendon-based system with 19 active tendon strands. The design contains 22 mechanical joint axes and 12 independent powered channels across the hand and wrist.

The hand measures 196 mm from the wrist reference to the middle fingertip. Its palm chassis is 91.4 mm wide, including the thumb mount, while the forearm housing is 260 mm long. Together, these elements form the current MK6 design presented by Fabric Robotics.

A closer look at movement

The accompanying demonstrations explore coordinated finger movement, fingertip contact, lateral finger motion, wrist articulation and gestures. A ball-grasp sequence offers a further view of the hand’s movement around an object.

The demonstrations are shown in a simulated environment with NVIDIA Isaac Sim. They illustrate the design and its motion; they are not a report of physical hardware testing.

Part of a broader robotics programme

RH-06 sits alongside Project ARYA, Fabric Robotics’ announced first-generation generative android programme, which the company plans to develop in house. The two projects define the company’s current public focus in robotics.

The dedicated RH-06 page brings together the motion demonstrations and current MK6 technical specifications. Further company and project announcements will be shared through Fabric Robotics’ news page.

About Fabric Robotics

Fabric Robotics is a UK-based robotics company led by CEO Tudor Iustin. The company’s announced projects include RH-06, its first dexterous robotic hand, and Project ARYA, its first-generation generative android programme, planned for in-house development.