Honda demonstrates remote-controlled robot for complex physical tasks

Honda unveiled its Avatar Robot at CEATEC 2026 in Japan, featuring dexterous robotic hands with AI-assisted teleoperation for complex remote tasks like maintenance and medical support. The system mimics human hand dexterity with 16 degrees of freedom per hand, enabling intricate manipulations such as threading needles and tightening screws, aiming to bridge gaps where full autonomy is impractical.