i-Limb vs Linker Hand L30 (Tendon Drive)
Side-by-side comparison of i-Limb (Touch Bionics) and Linker Hand L30 (Tendon Drive) (LinkerBot) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- i-LimbIceland
- Linker Hand L30 (Tendon Drive)China
Year First Available
- i-Limb2011
- Linker Hand L30 (Tendon Drive)—
Verified Deployments
- i-Limb0 Deployments
- Linker Hand L30 (Tendon Drive)0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- i-Limb$18,000 USD
- Linker Hand L30 (Tendon Drive)$19,999 USD
Availability Status
- i-LimbACTIVE
- Linker Hand L30 (Tendon Drive)ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- i-Limb—
- Linker Hand L30 (Tendon Drive)10 kg
Autonomy Level
- i-Limbpartially autonomous
- Linker Hand L30 (Tendon Drive)—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Iceland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2011 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $18,000 USD | $19,999 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | partially autonomous | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes i-Limb and Linker Hand L30 (Tendon Drive)?
i-Limb is made by Touch Bionics, based in IS. Linker Hand L30 (Tendon Drive) is made by LinkerBot, based in CN.
How much does i-Limb cost compared to Linker Hand L30 (Tendon Drive)?
i-Limb is listed at $18,000. Linker Hand L30 (Tendon Drive) is listed at $19,999.
How do i-Limb and Linker Hand L30 (Tendon Drive) compare on the Robo Index?
i-Limb scores 65/100. Linker Hand L30 (Tendon Drive) scores 57/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are i-Limb and Linker Hand L30 (Tendon 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 i-Limb and Linker Hand L30 (Tendon 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
i-Limb vs Linker Hand L30 (Tendon 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.