AI is moving beyond digital screens and into the physical world. In this exclusive COMPUTEX 2026 interview, we look at embodied AI and dexterous robotic hands. While traditional automation handles repetitive factory tasks, giving AI the ability to touch, feel, and manipulate objects safely is the real frontier.
Harpal Mandaher, CEO of Sarcomere Dynamics, visited TaiwanPlus at COMPUTEX to discuss how their highly dexterous robotic technology is redefining industrial automation, teleoperation, and human-machine collaboration. From precision medical workflows to hazardous disaster zones, discover what happens when advanced AI models finally get human-like hands.
If you want to understand how Taiwan’s hardware ecosystem and Canadian deep tech companies are joining forces in the field of intelligent machines, this interview provides the blueprint.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
THE EVOLUTION OF INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
Traditional factory robots excel at speed and strength, but they struggle with delicate, human-like tasks. This segment explores how specialized tactile sensors and flexible mechanics allow advanced robotic systems to handle fragile objects without causing damage, unlocking use cases that conventional automation could never touch.
THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SENSE OF TOUCH
How does a machine know how much force is enough to pick up a strawberry versus a heavy tool? We break down the complex force feedback, real-time algorithms, and dynamic gripping mechanisms happening behind the scenes as the robotic hand adjusts its grasp to changing environments.
SURVIVING HAZARDOUS AND UNCERTAIN ENVIRONMENTS
Sending automated hardware into high-radiation zones, toxic areas, or disaster scenarios requires more than just a strong mechanical arm. True dexterity is mandatory for navigating unpredictable settings. Learn how engineers design systems that handle real-world messiness and uncertainty rather than just following rigid, pre-programmed code.
REMOTE MANIPULATION AND TAIWAN'S ECOSYSTEM
We analyze the current state of teleoperation and how close the industry is to making remote human control feel completely natural and intuitive. Furthermore, we spotlight Taiwan’s critical role at COMPUTEX 2026, combining its legendary semiconductor and precision manufacturing power to push the frontier of robotic development.
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