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Surge

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The Surge Hand from Alt-Bionics is a compact robotic hand with 6 DoF, integrated tactile sensing, and strong grip capability (up to ~18 kg), ideal for humanoid robotics, teleoperation, and manipulation tasks.

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Specifications and details:

Strength [kg]

~18 kg force (lift)

Weight [kg]

0.54

Size

human-hand sized

Number of fingers

5

Degrees of freedom, hands

6

Motor tech

Gear-driven actuators powering the articulated joints

Main structural material

N/A

Manufacturer

Alt-Bionics, Inc.

Nationality

US

Website https://www.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/

 

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