Hand Arm System vs Linker Hand R30 (Direct Drive)
Side-by-side comparison of Hand Arm System (German Aerospace Center (DLR)) and Linker Hand R30 (Direct Drive) (LinkerBot) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Hand Arm SystemGermany
- Linker Hand R30 (Direct Drive)China
Year First Available
- Hand Arm System2010
- Linker Hand R30 (Direct Drive)—
Verified Deployments
- Hand Arm System0 Deployments
- Linker Hand R30 (Direct Drive)0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Hand Arm SystemContact for quote
- Linker Hand R30 (Direct Drive)$19,999 USD
Availability Status
- Hand Arm SystemACTIVE
- Linker Hand R30 (Direct Drive)ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Hand Arm System3 kg
- Linker Hand R30 (Direct Drive)5 kg
Reach
- Hand Arm System1,200 mm
- Linker Hand R30 (Direct Drive)—
Autonomy Level
- Hand Arm Systemfully autonomous
- Linker Hand R30 (Direct Drive)—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $19,999 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,200 mm | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Hand Arm System and Linker Hand R30 (Direct Drive)?
Hand Arm System is made by German Aerospace Center (DLR), based in DE. Linker Hand R30 (Direct Drive) is made by LinkerBot, based in CN.
How do Hand Arm System and Linker Hand R30 (Direct Drive) compare on the Robo Index?
Hand Arm System scores 67/100. Linker Hand R30 (Direct Drive) scores 57/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Hand Arm System and Linker Hand R30 (Direct Drive) 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 R30 (Direct Drive)?
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 R30 (Direct Drive) 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.