Honda unveils avatar robot with 16-joint hand for remote work

Honda demonstrated its Avatar Robot at CEATEC 2026 in Japan, featuring a human-scale hand with 16 actuated joints that lets operators perform physical work remotely. Each fingertip applies up to 50 newtons of force, and the hand packs 288 tactile-sensor channels after more than 450,000 durability cycles.

• 16 actuated joints with continuous speeds up to 180 degrees per second
• Each fingertip applies up to 50 N; 288 tactile-sensor channels
• Over 450,000 durability cycles, including lifting an 11-pound weight
• Target uses: maintenance, medical support, disaster response, space