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SoftHand2

$ 16 500

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SoftHand2 — an adaptive, anthropomorphic robotic hand by qb Robotics. Its soft, flexible fingers fit objects of varied shapes, enabling stable, human-like grasping for robots in research or complex handling tasks.

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Specifications and details:

Strength [kg]

Grasp (power) payload up to 3.0 kg; pinch grasp payload up to 2.0 kg

Weight [kg]

0.94

Size

human-hand sized

Number of fingers

5 per hand

Degrees of freedom, hands

19 joints (anthropomorphic DOFs) controlled via 2-motor actuation (two “synergies”)

Motor tech

Electric DC motors driving tendon (or cable)-based soft robotics actuation; synergy-based under-actuated soft-hand design

Main structural material

Soft, compliant materials for fingers with internal tendon/cable mechanism; skeletal links and palm structure use standard robotics materials (metal/plastic), typical for qb Robotics hands

Manufacturer

qb Robotics

Nationality

Italy

Website https://qbrobotics.com/

Description

The SoftHand2 robotic hand brings soft-robotics intelligence to robotic hands. Its multiple flexible joints let the fingers wrap naturally around objects. As a result, a robot with SoftHand2 adjusts its grip automatically — whether holding a fragile object or clasping a heavy tool. Because SoftHand2 combines softness and strength, it works well in research, lab settings, or delicate handling tasks.

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At the same time, SoftHand2 robotic hand stays simple to use. Engineers connect it to a robot and control it via standard communication protocols. Then the hand adapts on its own to different shapes. Thus it offers “human-like” adaptability without demanding complex control. Also, the design reduces risk if robots handle unpredictable or delicate items — which makes SoftHand2 a good choice for mixed or collaborative environments.

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