DEX-EE vs qb SoftHand Research
Side-by-side comparison of DEX-EE (Shadow Robot Company) and qb SoftHand Research (qb robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DEX-EEUnited Kingdom
- qb SoftHand ResearchItaly
Year First Available
- DEX-EE2024
- qb SoftHand Research2018
Verified Deployments
- DEX-EE0 Deployments
- qb SoftHand Research0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- DEX-EE$60,000 USD
- qb SoftHand Research$8,625 USD
Availability Status
- DEX-EEACTIVE
- qb SoftHand ResearchACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- DEX-EE—
- qb SoftHand Research1.7 kg
Reach
- DEX-EE350 mm
- qb SoftHand Research—
Max Speed
- DEX-EE3.1 m/s
- qb SoftHand Research—
Autonomy Level
- DEX-EEfully autonomous
- qb SoftHand Researchfully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | Italy |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2018 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $60,000 USD | $8,625 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.7 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 350 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 qb SoftHand Research?
DEX-EE is made by Shadow Robot Company, based in GB. qb SoftHand Research is made by qb robotics, based in IT.
When were DEX-EE and qb SoftHand Research launched?
DEX-EE launched in 2024. qb SoftHand Research launched in 2018.
How much does DEX-EE cost compared to qb SoftHand Research?
DEX-EE is listed at $60,000. qb SoftHand Research is listed at $8,625.
How do DEX-EE and qb SoftHand Research compare on the Robo Index?
DEX-EE scores 67/100. qb SoftHand Research scores 63/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are DEX-EE and qb SoftHand Research 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 qb SoftHand Research?
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 qb SoftHand Research 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.