Tesla Optimus Hand

The Tesla Optimus Hand is the manipulative end-effector of Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot, designed to perform tasks requiring human-like dexterity such as grasping objects, using tools, and interacting with environments. It integrates actuators, sensors, and control systems to enable a range of motions including power grips and precise pinches. The hand features 22 degrees of freedom in its third generation, approaching the complexity of a human hand's 27 degrees of freedom. It includes tactile sensing across the fingertips, phalanges, and palm, as well as internal sensors for joint angles and motor torque, allowing real-time grip adjustment and force modulation. Currently in prototype stage, the Optimus Hand has demonstrated capabilities such as catching balls via teleoperation, gripping tools like wrenches and drills, and typing on keyboards. The hand's compact design fits multiple motors into a slim forearm, enabling faster movements. Tesla envisions the Optimus robot, equipped with this hand, to assist in manufacturing and material handling by performing repetitive, unsafe, or boring tasks. However, the system remains proprietary with no public availability or open-source software, and demonstrations rely on teleoperation rather than full autonomy.