US-based Foundation Robotics has unveiled a new video showing its latest robotic hand cleanly catching a baseball in mid-flight, highlighting major advances in robotic dexterity and control. The tendon-driven hand uses motors housed in the forearm instead of the fingers, creating a slimmer, lighter design while maintaining precise movements. According to the San-Francisco-based firm, the demonstration highlights how improved mechanical design and motion planning are bringing robotic hands closer to performing fast, complex tasks with human-like precision. Robotic hand evolution Foundation has demonstrated the capabilities of the new generation of its robotic hands by making it catch a baseball in mid-flight—a task that demands fast motion, precise timing, and reliable gripping. The robotic hand is intended for Foundation’s Phantom humanoid robots, which are designed for industrial workplaces.