OrcaHand Lite
$ 1 500
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.
Available on backorder
Hand Score
3
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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