Linkerbot has marked a major moment in robotics by shipping its 10,000th dexterous robotic hand and raising $150 million this year. As the world’s most prolific producer of high-degree-of-freedom hands, Linkerbot is changing the face of advanced robotics—and partnering with leading industry players. Here’s a closer look at its achievements and future ambitions.
Linkerbot Achieves 10,000 Dex Hand Shipments and $150M Funding
Since April 2025, Linkerbot has rapidly scaled, shipping over 10,000 dexterous hands and raising a total of $150 million. No other company comes close to its monthly shipment pace of more than 1,000 high-DoF hands, granting Linkerbot over 80% global market share in this segment. Recent funding fuels further expansion and solidifies Linkerbot’s position as an industry pacesetter.
Advanced Technology Drives Linkerbot’s Industry Leadership
The Linker Hand series showcases innovative engineering, offering 6 to 42 degrees of freedom and incorporating all standard actuation technologies. The affordable O6 model delivers exceptional durability at a fraction of competitors’ costs. Meanwhile, the L30 model provides ±0.2mm repeatability for high-precision tasks. Proprietary features, including knuckle modules and multi-modal sensing skin, power these hands. Linkerbot’s system works seamlessly with the Open TeleDex teleoperation system and LinkerSkillNet software, giving developers flexible manipulation capabilities.
Global Partnerships, Open Innovation, and CES 2026 Showcase
Linkerbot’s global reach is undeniable, with shipments exceeding 4,000 units per month in peak periods. Top customers include Samsung and Siemens, along with premier universities like Stanford, MIT, Cambridge, and Tsinghua. Industry recognition includes spots on the Forbes Asia 100 To Watch and The Information’s 50 Most Promising Startups lists. The company fosters open innovation through its Scholar Program and continues to set the pace, inviting attendees to discover their technology at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
Linkerbot is setting new standards in robotic dexterity and intelligent automation. With accelerated growth, advanced technology, and a bold vision for open innovation, the company is poised to redefine both industrial and research robotics worldwide. Attendees at CES 2026 will have a firsthand look at the future of dexterity in robotics.
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