DEX-EE vs Soft Gripper
Side-by-side comparison of DEX-EE (Shadow Robot Company) and Soft Gripper (OnRobot) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DEX-EEUnited Kingdom
- Soft GripperDenmark
Year First Available
- DEX-EE2024
- Soft Gripper—
Verified Deployments
- DEX-EE0 Deployments
- Soft Gripper0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- DEX-EE$60,000 USD
- Soft Gripper$4,510 USD
Availability Status
- DEX-EEACTIVE
- Soft GripperACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- DEX-EE—
- Soft Gripper2.2 kg
Reach
- DEX-EE350 mm
- Soft Gripper—
Max Speed
- DEX-EE3.1 m/s
- Soft Gripper—
Autonomy Level
- DEX-EEfully autonomous
- Soft Gripper—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $60,000 USD | $4,510 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | — | 2.2 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 350 mm | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 3.1 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | — |
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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 | DEX-EE | Soft Gripper |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $60,000 | $4,510 |
| Payback period | 14.4 mo | 1.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $190,000 | $245,490 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +317% | +5443% |
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 DEX-EE and Soft Gripper?
DEX-EE is made by Shadow Robot Company, based in GB. Soft Gripper is made by OnRobot, based in DK.
How much does DEX-EE cost compared to Soft Gripper?
DEX-EE is listed at $60,000. Soft Gripper is listed at $4,510.
How do DEX-EE and Soft Gripper compare on the Robo Index?
DEX-EE grades A on the Robo Index. Soft Gripper grades BBB. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are DEX-EE and Soft Gripper 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 Soft Gripper?
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 Soft Gripper 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.