i-Limb vs Kanguera

Side-by-side comparison of i-Limb (Touch Bionics) and Kanguera (University of São Paulo) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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i-Limb64.7

Kanguera35.1

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

i-LimbIceland
Kanguera—

Year First Available

i-Limb2011
Kanguera2007

Verified Deployments

i-Limb0 Deployments
Kanguera0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price Range (USD)

i-Limb$18,000 USD
Kanguera$299 USD

Availability Status

i-LimbACTIVE
KangueraACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

i-Limb—
Kanguera5 kg

Reach

i-Limb—
Kanguera850 mm

Max Speed

i-Limb—
Kanguera1 m/s

Autonomy Level

i-Limbpartially autonomous
Kanguera—

	i-Limbdexterous-handTouch Bionics 64.7Robo Index	Kangueradexterous-handUniversity of São Paulo 35.1Robo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Iceland	—
Year First Available (values differ)	2011	2007
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD) (values differ)	$18,000 USD	$299 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ)	—	5 kg
Reach (values differ)	—	850 mm
Max Speed (values differ)	—	1 m/s
Autonomy Level (values differ)	partially autonomous	—

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Frequently asked

Who makes i-Limb and Kanguera?

i-Limb is made by Touch Bionics, based in IS. Kanguera is made by University of São Paulo.

When were i-Limb and Kanguera launched?

i-Limb launched in 2011. Kanguera launched in 2007.

How much does i-Limb cost compared to Kanguera?

i-Limb is listed at $18,000. Kanguera is listed at $299.

How do i-Limb and Kanguera compare on the Robo Index?

i-Limb scores 65/100. Kanguera scores 35/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

Are i-Limb and Kanguera 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 i-Limb and Kanguera?

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

i-Limb vs Kanguera 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.