Humanoid robotics

Dexterous hand sensing FPC

As humanoid robots move into volume production, the five-finger dexterous hand has become a core interaction component, and its internal high-density tactile sensing FPC is the part that decides how the hand feels and how long it lasts. Compared with consumer electronics flex, a dexterous hand FPC must pack dense sensing nodes into a minimal space and endure far more dynamic bend cycles than usual.

Dexterous hand sensing FPC

Key features

High-density sensing nodes

Densely arranged tactile pads across the finger joints raise tactile resolution.

Very high dynamic flex life

Neutral-axis design with RA copper in the knuckle bend areas extends service life.

Routing in very tight spaces

Fine line widths route multiple signals through narrow finger channels.

Consistency control

Per-piece electrical testing and resistance screening keep the feel even across all fingers.

Specifications

Layers
1 – 4 layers
Min. line width / spacing
50 / 50 µm
Base material
PI 12.5 / 25 µm
Copper thickness
9 / 12 µm (RA rolled copper)
Min. finished width
1.0 mm
Surface finish
ENIG, ENEPIG
Electrical test
100 % coverage
Bend design
Neutral axis + dynamic bend area

Typical applications

  • Five-finger tactile sensing
  • Fingertip pressure sensing
  • Flexible palm sensor arrays
  • Robotic grasp feedback

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