...the Linker Hand research version has the world's highest 42 degrees of freedom (DOF), surpassing the 26 of the world's leading product, Shadow Hand. Each finger could independently have up to 7 DOF, which means it has surpassed human fingers.
Fern emphasizes that while capabilities like dancing may capture attention, they fail to illustrate the practical utility of humanoid robots in real-world applications, highlighting the need for more useful benchmarks.
Robot helpers will be a mainstream service in 2050, enabling tasks like loading dishwashers and answering doors, signaling a shift in how we integrate technology into daily life.