Peak Humanoid Dexterity | A Look at The Prensilia Mia Hand Mark 2

In this episode of the Humanoid Leaders series, we explore the future of humanoid robotics through one of its most critical components: robotic hands. Francesco Clemente, CTO of Prensilia, breaks down what truly matters in designing high-performance humanoid robotic hands, from dexterity and degrees of freedom to reliability, grip force, and sensing.

The conversation challenges the common focus on complexity alone and instead highlights the balance required to achieve real-world performance in humanoids. We also take a deep dive into the newly launched Mia Hand Mark II, exploring how modular design, improved durability, and advanced sensing capabilities are shaping the next generation of robotic hands.

From force sensors and tactile feedback to interchangeable fingers and enhanced robustness, this discussion shows how dexterity is evolving beyond theory into practical deployment. As humanoids move closer to large-scale adoption, the capabilities of robotic hands will ultimately define what these systems can achieve across manufacturing, logistics, and human-centric environments.

If you’re building, investing in, or following humanoid robotics, this is a must-watch.

This interview covers:

00:00 Introduction & guest overview

00:20 What is Prensilia and your role as CTO?

01:33 What makes a good, effective robotic hand?

03:10 How does Prensilia fit into the humanoid robotics industry?

04:20 Mia Hand Mark II: What’s new vs the first version?

05:46 How do the updated fingers improve versatility?

07:26 Why use a textile glove?

09:30 Sensors explained: control, force & tactile sensing

13:20 Key industries and use cases for robotic hands

15:09 Biggest challenges developing the Mia Hand Mark II