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PSYONIC shows Ability Hand data with ABB robot at Automate 2026 trade show
PSYONIC presented manipulation data from its Ability Hand prosthetic at the Chicago trade show. The company announced a three-way project with ABB Robotics and NVIDIA to apply human dexterity signals to robot training. Forbes reported the details of the partnership and device use.
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PSYONIC unveiled a three-way collaboration with ABB Robotics and NVIDIA at Automate 2026 in Chicago, Forbes reported. The San Diego company is showing how data captured from its human-worn Ability Hand can support robotic manipulation tasks. The Ability Hand is FDA-cleared and worn by more than 300 patients.
It records high-fidelity signals on grip force, finger position, contact, and timing during real-world use. Founder and CEO Dr. " At the show, PSYONIC paired the hand with ABB's GoFa collaborative robot.
The Ability Hand was integrated into NVIDIA Isaac Lab earlier this year, an open framework for robot learning. ABB Robotics, which SoftBank agreed to acquire for $5.3 billion in late 2025, described the effort as central to its work on Autonomous Versatile Robotics.
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