Allegro Hand vs i-Limb
Side-by-side comparison of Allegro Hand (WONIK Robotics Co., Ltd.) and i-Limb (Touch Bionics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Allegro HandSouth Korea
- i-LimbIceland
Year First Available
- Allegro Hand2007
- i-Limb2011
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Allegro Hand$23,250–$24,500 USD
- i-Limb$18,000 USD
Availability Status
- Allegro HandACTIVE
- i-LimbACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Allegro Hand10 kg
- i-Limb—
Reach
- Allegro Hand1,200 mm
- i-Limb—
Max Speed
- Allegro Hand1.5 m/s
- i-Limb—
Autonomy Level
- Allegro Hand—
- i-Limbpartially autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | Iceland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2007 | 2011 |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $23,250–$24,500 USD | $18,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 10 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,200 mm | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | partially autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, Battery / Shift Runtime, IP Rating
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Allegro Hand | i-Limb |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $23,875 | $18,000 |
| Payback period | 5.7 mo | 4.3 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $226,125 | $232,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +947% | +1289% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Allegro Hand and i-Limb?
Allegro Hand is made by WONIK Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR. i-Limb is made by Touch Bionics, based in IS.
When were Allegro Hand and i-Limb launched?
Allegro Hand launched in 2007. i-Limb launched in 2011.
How do Allegro Hand and i-Limb compare on the Robo Score?
Allegro Hand scores 65.6 on the Robo Score. i-Limb scores 63.4. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Allegro Hand and i-Limb in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Dexterous Hand on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Allegro Hand and i-Limb?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss.
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About this comparison
Allegro Hand vs i-Limb compares two robots in the dexterous-hand category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.