Development Cooperation for Humanoid Robotic Hands

Schunk And Bosch Robotics Development Cooperation for Humanoid Robotic Hands

2026-06-24 From Source: Press Release | Translated by AI 2 min Reading Time

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Schunk is entering into a new development partnership with Robert Bosch Robotics. Their shared goal is to develop an industrial-grade robotic hand that can be integrated into various humanoid robot systems.

A humanoid robot takes a beverage from the shelf and places it on the counter. The demonstration at Bosch Connected World 2026 showcased key capabilities of humanoid systems in a specific handling process.(Image: Image: Schunk SE & Co. KG) — A humanoid robot takes a beverage from the shelf and places it on the counter. The demonstration at Bosch Connected World 2026 showcased key capabilities of humanoid systems in a specific handling process.
(Image: Image: Schunk SE & Co. KG)

Increasing pressure to boost productivity, shorter product life cycles, and the growing shortage of skilled workers are driving up the demand for automation solutions that can be quickly adapted to new tasks. Humanoid robotics is considered a promising approach in environments with variable applications. Robotic hands play a key role as flexible end-effectors: Many tasks in production and logistics require the handling of a wide variety of objects, shapes, and materials—requirements that often cannot be fully met with conventional grippers.

Complementary Strengths for A Handheld Platform

As a global technology company, Bosch brings expertise in mechanics and precision engineering, electronics, and AI and software development to the collaboration. This is complemented by experience in scaling and industrialization, as well as broad industry knowledge, to integrate specific requirements into the development process at an early stage. Schunk contributes its expertise in flexible gripping and automation technology, as well as approximately 20 years of experience in the development of humanoid hands. The shared goal is to develop an industrial hand that can be flexibly deployed for all types of humanoid robots.

Kickoff for a development partnership between Schunk and Bosch: Jürgen Müller (CEO, Robert Bosch Robotics GmbH), Dr. Stefan Waschul (Head of Manufacturing for the Vehicle Motion Business Sector, Robert Bosch GmbH), Timo Gessmann (CTO, Schunk) and Falk Bäurle (COO/CFO, Schunk) at the signing of the agreement.(Image: Image: Schunk SE & Co. KG) — Kickoff for a development partnership between Schunk and Bosch: Jürgen Müller (CEO, Robert Bosch Robotics GmbH), Dr. Stefan Waschul (Head of Manufacturing for the Vehicle Motion Business Sector, Robert Bosch GmbH), Timo Gessmann (CTO, Schunk) and Falk Bäurle (COO/CFO, Schunk) at the signing of the agreement.
(Image: Image: Schunk SE & Co. KG)

Against this backdrop, Schunk SE & Co. KG and Robert Bosch Robotics GmbH are combining their expertise through a contractual development partnership. The focus is on the joint development of a prototype for a robotic hand and the underlying technologies. The goal is to combine the expertise of both companies and test the solution in specific industrial applications.

Partnership Showcase Brings Potential to Life

At Bosch ConnectedWorld in Berlin in mid-June 2026, a demonstration showed how an innovative robotics application can be implemented quickly through collaboration. A demonstrator showcased key capabilities of humanoid systems: perceiving the environment, grasping and handling objects, and executing a complete process.

The combination of a humanoid robot with an anthropomorphic robotic hand from Schunk demonstrates how high-performance robotic systems, intelligent gripping solutions, and modern software can be integrated into a seamless industrial application.

This example illustrates how crucial strong partnerships are for transitioning humanoid robotics from the development phase to robust, industrial applications.

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