Hand Arm System vs Linker Hand O6
Side-by-side comparison of Hand Arm System (German Aerospace Center (DLR)) and Linker Hand O6 (LinkerBot) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Hand Arm SystemGermany
- Linker Hand O6China
Year First Available
- Hand Arm System2010
- Linker Hand O6—
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Hand Arm SystemContact for quote
- Linker Hand O6$1,499–$1,800 USD
Availability Status
- Hand Arm SystemACTIVE
- Linker Hand O6ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Hand Arm System3 kg
- Linker Hand O630 kg
Reach
- Hand Arm System1,200 mm
- Linker Hand O6—
Autonomy Level
- Hand Arm Systemfully autonomous
- Linker Hand O6—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | — |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $1,499–$1,800 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 3 kg | 30 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,200 mm | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, Battery / Shift Runtime, Max Speed, 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 | Hand Arm System | Linker Hand O6 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $1,650 |
| Payback period | — | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $248,351 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +15056% |
Hand Arm System has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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 Hand Arm System and Linker Hand O6?
Hand Arm System is made by German Aerospace Center (DLR), based in DE. Linker Hand O6 is made by LinkerBot, based in CN.
How do Hand Arm System and Linker Hand O6 compare on the Robo Score?
Hand Arm System scores 57.4 on the Robo Score. Linker Hand O6 scores 50.1. 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 Hand Arm System and Linker Hand O6 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 Hand Arm System and Linker Hand O6?
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
Hand Arm System vs Linker Hand O6 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.