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OrcaHand Lite

$ 1 500

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ORCA Hand / Soft Robotics Lab (ETH Zürich)

The OrcaHand Lite is a lightweight, human-like robotic hand designed for practical manipulation and easy integration. It offers reliable grasping performance while keeping a simplified and cost-efficient design for robotics research and applications.

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Specifications and details:

Strength [kg]

3

Weight [kg]

0.7

Size

Human-hand sized, anthropomorphic design

Number of fingers

5

Degrees of freedom, hands

9

Tactile/Force Sensors

Yes

Motor tech

Feetech HL-3915 + HL-3930

Main structural material

3D-printed components with silicone skin for compliant contact

Manufacturer

ORCA Hand / Soft Robotics Lab (ETH Zürich)

Nationality

Switzerland

Website https://www.orcahand.com
Availability

In production

Description

The OrcaHand Lite is a compact robotic hand built for accessible and practical manipulation tasks. It keeps a human-like shape, which helps robots interact naturally with everyday objects. As a result, the hand can perform common grasping actions such as holding tools or picking up small items. Its lightweight design also makes it easier to integrate into mobile robots and research platforms.

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Moreover, the OrcaHand Lite focuses on simplicity and adaptability. It uses a reduced number of actuators to balance cost, performance, and control. Therefore, developers can deploy it quickly in experiments, teleoperation setups, or learning environments. In addition, the streamlined design improves reliability while still supporting precise finger movement. This makes it a strong choice for teams that need a practical and efficient robotic hand.

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