REACH is an innovation project developing an exoskeleton glove that captures the full motion of the human hand and fingers in real time and transfers these movements directly to a humanoid robot. At the same time, forces and tactile sensations generated through interaction with objects are transmitted back to the operator as physical feedback, creating a bidirectional human–robot control system.

The project addresses a major challenge in industrial automation: many manufacturing tasks remain difficult to automate because they require fine motor skills, adaptability, and human-level dexterity. Examples include routing cable harnesses, inserting fragile connectors, or assembling flexible components. Using REACH, operators can remotely perform these tasks while simultaneously teaching the robot through demonstration, enabling more efficient training and deployment of advanced robotic systems.

By combining teleoperation, force feedback, and humanoid robotics, REACH aims to bridge the gap between human expertise and robotic precision, supporting the next generation of intelligent manufacturing and human-robot collaboration.

The team is continuously growing and welcomes new members who would like to contribute to an ambitious project focused on solving real-world industrial challenges through cutting-edge robotics technology.