YEAH
$ 1 000
Independent / open-source developer team, originally named “Rebelia,” now “YEAH.”
YEAH — an open-source, 5-finger tendon-driven robotic hand built for affordability, 3D-print customization, and real-world usability. Great for robotics labs, makers, and prosthetic exploration.
Available on backorder
Hand Score
4
Specifications and details:
| Strength [kg] | 2 |
|---|---|
| Weight [kg] | 350–500 g |
| Size | ~18–20 cm length, ~8–9 cm width (human-hand scale) |
| Number of fingers | 5 |
| Degrees of freedom, hands | 15 |
| Tactile/Force Sensors | Yes |
| Motor tech | 5 Servomotors (Index Flexion, Middle Flexion, Ring + Little Flexion, Thumb Flexion, Thumb Rotation) |
| Main structural material | 3D-printed plastics: rigid parts in PLA/ABS, flexible or joint areas in TPU; silicone pads for fingers and palm provide grip surface |
| Manufacturer | Independent / open-source developer team, originally named “Rebelia,” now “YEAH.” |
| Nationality | Italy |
| Website | https://www.robotgarage.org/ |
| Availability | In production |
Description
YEAH delivers an affordable, open-source robotic hand designed for broad accessibility. Its creators aim to put dexterous manipulation into the hands of researchers, makers, and small-scale robotics teams. Because it supports inexpensive 3D printing and off-the-shelf servomotors, developers can build or modify it without heavy investment.
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In contrast to many gated robotics products, YEAH stays open and community-driven. Users can customize finger configuration, proportions, or tendon routing thanks to its parametric design workflow (via Blender). Furthermore, the hand has already passed basic reliability tests — it survived repeated open/close cycles with acceptable motor temperatures. Thus, YEAH represents a flexible, low-cost gateway into humanoid robotics and prosthetics, ideal for experimentation, prototyping, or educational projects.
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Website: https://hackaday.io/project/204373-yeah-robotic-hand-formerly-rebelia
