Clone Robotics Teases Torso 4 Launch for November

Recap

Source: Humanoids Daily, report of Oct. 2, 2026

According to the report, Clone Robotics published a video on October 1 showing the hand of its Torso 3 robot being controlled via teleoperation. The company explicitly labels this footage as a demonstration of the Torso 3 hand, which was manufactured in April 2026. Clone states that this specific hand represents the final version of its legacy design. The company reports that over the past six months, its team has completely redesigned the system from the ground up. This new approach prioritizes ease of simulation and control while aiming to maintain human-level capabilities.

The announcement also sets a target launch date of November for the next iteration, Torso 4. Clone describes the goal of this new platform as automating stationary bimanual tasks for enterprises. This means the robot is designed to perform work in place using both arms simultaneously. The report notes that this update shifts the company's emphasis toward simulation and controllability for workplace applications, moving beyond the individual hand mechanics shown in the video.

Context

Clone Robotics has previously been covered for its fast hand movements and neural controller technology. This latest announcement aligns with a broader industry trend where humanoid manufacturers are focusing on making hardware easier to simulate and control to achieve useful manipulation. The report highlights a contrast with Boston Dynamics, which recently introduced four-finger hands for its Atlas robot. While Clone models its hand on human anatomy, Boston Dynamics deliberately omitted a fifth finger to reduce cost, size, and potential failure points. Despite these different design philosophies, both companies now share the priority of improving simulation and control capabilities.

Robot's take

It is important to distinguish between the demonstrated hardware and the upcoming product. The video shows the older Torso 3 hand, so it does not establish the capabilities of the new Torso 4. Clone’s ambition to automate any stationary two-arm task is a product goal rather than a result demonstrated by this clip. The November launch will provide a clearer basis for assessing what the redesign delivers, including which tasks Torso 4 can perform autonomously and what level of human assistance it requires. Watch for details on the specific enterprise tasks targeted and the degree of autonomy achieved.