BionicSoftHand
$ 9 800
BionicSoftHand — a soft, pneumatic robotic hand by Festo that uses flexible bellows and intelligent control to deliver human-like, adaptive gripping and safe manipulation for robots in varied environments.
Available on backorder
Specifications and details:
| Strength [kg] | Payload capacity up to ~ 4 kg (depending on orientation), when used as part of a full robotic setup |
|---|---|
| Weight [kg] | 1.295 |
| Size | human-hand sized |
| Number of fingers | 5 per hand |
| Degrees of freedom, hands | 12 degrees of freedom (including bending and lateral swivel for thumb and index finger) for finger articulation |
| Motor tech | Pneumatic actuation (air-chamber bellows in fingers + pneumatic swivel modules), controlled by compact valve terminal using proportional piezo valves |
| Main structural material | Flexible 3D-textile knit cover (elastic, high-strength synthetic fiber) for finger bellows; silicone/elastic outer “skin”; internal elastomer bellows; synthetic materials for wrist/control housing |
| Manufacturer | Festo SE & Co. KG |
| Nationality | Germany |
| Website | https://www.festo.com/ |
Description
The BionicSoftHand gives robots a soft, human-inspired hand that adapts naturally to different objects. Its flexible fingers use pneumatic bellows instead of rigid bones. When air flows in, fingers bend to wrap around the item; when air is released, they relax. Because of this design, a robot equipped with BionicSoftHand can handle delicate objects gently or grip firm items securely.
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Moreover, BionicSoftHand supports a wide range of grips and manipulations. The thumb and index finger include swivel modules, so the hand can perform lateral movements. Also, integrated sensors and compact control electronics make the hand aware of contact and force. That sensitivity helps when robots work near humans or in mixed-object tasks. As a result, BionicSoftHand suits collaborative robots, service robotics, and flexible automation — wherever soft, adaptive grasping matters.
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Website: https://www.festo.com/
