Ability Hand
$ 17 500
PSYONIC
The Ability Hand features a 200ms close time, 6 brushless DC motors, and 30 touch sensors across the fingertips providing multi-touch sensory feedback. It offers compliant fingers that withstand blunt force impact, and an IP64 water-resistant/dustproof rating. Designed for both human prosthetic users and robotic platforms, its open API enables integration over BLE, I2C, UART, or RS485, enabling position/velocity/and torque control over all 6 motors, as well as streaming all 6 encoder values and 30 touch sensor values. The hand is constructed with carbon fiber and engineered polymers, and is FDA-registered and Medicare-covered. It is used by organizations including NASA, Meta, Google, Amazon, Mercedes-Benz, Precision Neuroscience, and others.
Hand Score
7
Specifications and details:
| Strength [kg] | 62.5 |
|---|---|
| Weight [kg] | 0.49 |
| Size | 200 mm (L) x 110 mm (H) x 55 mm (D) |
| Number of fingers | 5 |
| Degrees of freedom, hands | 6 |
| Tactile/Force Sensors | Yes |
| Motor tech | Brushless DC |
| Main structural material | Carbon Fiber, Silicone, Nylon, Aluminum |
| Manufacturer | PSYONIC |
| Nationality | United States |
| Website | http://www.psyonic.io |
Description
The Ability Hand brings human-inspired strength and sensory feedback to robot platforms with a focus on real-world capability. It delivers powerful grip performance while also offering high-resolution tactile sensing across its contact surfaces. Because it senses pressure and contact, robots can adjust grip force and respond to object shape during interaction. This lets the Ability Hand handle both sturdy loads and delicate items with confidence and control.
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Moreover, Psyonic designed the Ability Hand to support ease of integration and reliable use. Its streamlined form and straightforward control interface help developers fit it onto a variety of robotic arms and humanoid platforms. Additionally, the combine of strength and touch feedback helps robots perform tasks in logistics, service robotics, or interactive environments where grasp quality really matters. As a result, the Ability Hand works well in research and everyday robotic tasks alike.
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Website: https://www.psyonic.io/ability-hand
