BarrettHand™ BH8-282
Built by Barrett Technology · United States
The BarrettHand™ BH8-282 is a Dexterous Hand developed by Barrett Technology (United States).
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Overview
The BarrettHand™ BH8-series is a multi-fingered programmable grasper with the dexterity to secure target objects of different sizes, shapes, and orientations. It is lightweight (980 grams) and compact (25mm base), entirely self-contained, and communicates via industry-standard serial communications or high-speed CANbus (USB adapters included). It features eight axes, with three multi-jointed fingers, two of which have an extra degree of freedom with 180 degrees of lateral mobility. It supports high-precision position encoders and integrates effortlessly with any robotic arm.
Flagship features
- **Unique Capability**: Real-time reconfigurable grasp with three multi-jointed fingers; two fingers have an extra degree of freedom with 180 degrees of lateral mobility for diverse grasp types
- **Software Ecosystem**: Ships with PyHand (Python API) and Libbarrett (C++ real-time library) for low-/high-level control
- **Integrated Sensing Options**: Perception Palm (dual cameras, laser projector, IR rangefinder, illumination LED); 6-axis Force/Torque Sensor; fingertip torque sensors; tactile sensors
- **Competitive Differentiator**: Replaces custom parallel-jaw grippers and tool changers; switches between part shapes electronically in ~0.5 seconds, reducing workcell footprint and cycle time
- **Customer Deployment**: Sold as a turnkey system for use with any arm; integration is 'fast and simple' via CANbus or serial
- **Awards/Partnerships**: Not explicitly mentioned, but the product is well-established in the robotics research and industrial automation communities
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Harvard SDM Hand license announced
Availability
Specifications
Category: Dexterous Hand- Payload
- 6 kg
- Weight
- 0.98 kg
- Price
- Contact for quote
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Funding raised
- $13.3M
- Founded
- 1988
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics4
- Dof
- 8
- Finger Joints
- 3
- Force Torque Sensor
- Barrett 6-Axis Force/Torque Sensor
- Fingertip Torque Sensors
- true
Sensors1
- Tactile Sensors
- true
Compute1
- Ros Compatible
- true
Other13
- Applications
- pick_and_place,bin_picking,visual_inspection,dimensional_measurement
- Base Size Mm
- 25
- Sub Category
- multi-fingered programmable grasper
- Api Available
- true
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Company Country
- US
- Compatible Vision
- Perception Palm
- Industries Served
- electronics,pharma,logistics
- Software Platform
- Libbarrett
- Availability Status
- available
- Programming Interface
- code_python,code_ros
- Additional Information
- - **Unique Capability**: Real-time reconfigurable grasp with three multi-jointed fingers; two fingers have an extra degree of freedom with 180 degrees of lateral mobility for diverse grasp types. - **Software Ecosystem**: Ships with PyHand (Python API) and Libbarrett (C++ real-time library) for low-/high-level control. - **Integrated Sensing Options**: Perception Palm (dual cameras, laser projector, IR rangefinder, illumination LED); 6-axis Force/Torque Sensor; fingertip torque sensors; tactile sensors. - **Competitive Differentiator**: Replaces custom parallel-jaw grippers and tool changers; switches between part shapes electronically in ~0.5 seconds, reducing workcell footprint and cycle time. - **Customer Deployment**: Sold as a turnkey system for use with any arm; integration is 'fast and simple' via CANbus or serial. - **Awards/Partnerships**: Not explicitly mentioned, but the product is well-established in the robotics research and industrial automation communities. - **Limitations**: Requires 48V power and CANbus communication; no explicit payload or IP rating listed for the gripper itself.
- Finger Lateral Mobility Degrees
- 180
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Company milestones
- Sep 2009PartnershipHarvard SDM Hand license announced
- 1990LaunchWAM arm first product
- 1988MilestoneCompany founded
- —FundingSeed financing and grants
- —MilestoneBH8-282 availability as latest BarrettHand option
- —LaunchBH8-series BarrettHand product line information
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the BarrettHand™ BH8-282?
- The BarrettHand™ BH8-282 is developed by Barrett Technology, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the BarrettHand™ BH8-282?
- The BarrettHand™ BH8-282 is a Dexterous Hand made by Barrett Technology.
- How much does the BarrettHand™ BH8-282 cost?
- Pricing for the BarrettHand™ BH8-282 is not publicly listed — contact Barrett Technology for a quote.
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