DEX-EE vs Hand Arm System
Side-by-side comparison of DEX-EE (Shadow Robot Company) and Hand Arm System (German Aerospace Center (DLR)) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DEX-EEUnited Kingdom
- Hand Arm SystemGermany
Year First Available
- DEX-EE2024
- Hand Arm System2010
Verified Deployments
- DEX-EE0 Deployments
- Hand Arm System0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- DEX-EE$60,000 USD
- Hand Arm SystemContact for quote
Availability Status
- DEX-EEACTIVE
- Hand Arm SystemACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- DEX-EE—
- Hand Arm System3 kg
Reach
- DEX-EE350 mm
- Hand Arm System1,200 mm
Max Speed
- DEX-EE3.1 m/s
- Hand Arm System—
Autonomy Level
- DEX-EEfully autonomous
- Hand Arm Systemfully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $60,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | 3 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 350 mm | 1,200 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 3.1 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level | fully autonomous | fully autonomous |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, IP Rating
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Frequently asked
Who makes DEX-EE and Hand Arm System?
DEX-EE is made by Shadow Robot Company, based in GB. Hand Arm System is made by German Aerospace Center (DLR), based in DE.
When were DEX-EE and Hand Arm System launched?
DEX-EE launched in 2024. Hand Arm System launched in 2010.
How do DEX-EE and Hand Arm System compare on the Robo Index?
DEX-EE scores 67/100. Hand Arm System scores 67/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are DEX-EE and Hand Arm System 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 DEX-EE and Hand Arm System?
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
DEX-EE vs Hand Arm System 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 Index is calculated.