Surge
$ 7 000
Alt-Bionics
Surge is a humanoid robotic hand designed to maximize dexterity, and real-world usability, with 20 kg grip strength and smooth direct drive actuation. It features a modular, highly serviceable design and out-of-the-box compatibility with standard teleoperation systems for easy integration and maintenance.
Hand Score
4
Specifications and details:
| Strength [kg] | 20 |
|---|---|
| Weight [kg] | 0.540 |
| Size | Length (18.78cm) x Width (9.14cm) x Height (3.81cm) |
| Number of fingers | 5 |
| Degrees of freedom, hands | 6 |
| Tactile/Force Sensors | Yes |
| Motor tech | Direct Drive |
| Main structural material | PA12 |
| Manufacturer | Alt-Bionics |
| Nationality | United States |
| Website | http://altbionics.com |
Description
The Surge Hand brings simple yet powerful grasping to humanoid and robotic systems. It moves with 6 degrees of freedom, so it can open, close, and orient grips in ways that feel intuitive for many everyday tasks. Because Alt-Bionics built the hand to work with motion capture and teleoperation tools, teams can control it with high fidelity from a distance. This combination of responsive motion and real-world control makes Surge especially useful for robotic research and remote work where precision really matters.
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In addition, Surge supports tactile feedback and sturdy performance. It includes sensors that let robots detect contact and pressure roughly like a human finger does, which helps avoid dropped or crushed objects. The hand can handle significant weight for its size — supporting payloads up to about 18 kg — so it works well in logistics, manipulation challenges, or humanoid projects that need both strength and sensitivity. Moreover, its modular finger design makes maintenance and upgrades easier for developers.
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Website: https://www.altbionics.com/
