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Former Tesla engineer settles suit, raises about ¥1.1 billion to develop dexterous robot hand
A former Tesla engineer settled a trade secrets lawsuit and raised funding for a startup developing dexterous robot hands.
What happened
According to The Next Web, which reported the news on June 29, 2026, a former Tesla engineer who worked on the Optimus program settled a trade secrets lawsuit with Tesla and raised about $11 million for a startup developing dexterous robot hands. The company has begun initial shipments to researchers and robotics companies.
Why it matters
The company’s robot hand has moved to the shipping stage for researchers and robotics companies, making it available for evaluation rather than remaining a prototype. According to the announcement, the lawsuit has been resolved and the company has raised about $11 million, providing a basis to continue development involving the hand’s actuation-related designs and expand order intake.
Sources
Translated from the Japanese original: /news/genesis-ai-robotto-kyousou-de-sharin-ga-ashi-ni-katsu-to-shu-4b0c15. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.