Phase 01
MechanismFinger tendon routing rig
Bench fixture for validating pulley spacing, tendon return paths, and service access before committing to a palm housing.
Humanoid robotics / engineering logs
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16+
Target DOF
5
Finger modules
01
Active project
Subsystem
Dexterous hand
Focus
Tendon drive
Status
Architecture test
Project showcase
Robot hand development, documented as engineering evidence.
The first TinkerDome project focuses on mechanism layout, actuator packaging, instrumentation, and repeatable testing instead of polished demo theater.
Current build priority
Tendon-driven anthropomorphic prototype
Early work is centered on the mechanical truth of the hand: joint ranges, cable routing, backlash, force sensing, and parts that can be rebuilt after a failed test.
Fixture-first validation
Serviceable modules
Measured grip profiles
Video-ready build logs
YouTube module
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Embed slot reserved
Drop a build-log embed here when the channel launches. The layout is already sized to avoid content shifts.
Development logs
Featured notes from the bench.
Example entries are structured so they can become posts later without redesigning the home page.
Phase 02
SensingForce feedback instrumentation
Load cell layout and sensor capture plan for comparing commanded grip profiles against measured contact force.
Phase 03
HardwareActuator packaging study
Servo bay layout, cable strain relief, and thermal spacing study for a compact forearm-mounted drive module.