The DEX-EE is a Dexterous Hand developed by Shadow Robot (United Kingdom), launched 2024, priced at $60,000 USD.
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Overview
DEX-EE is an advanced robotic hand designed for deep-learning research into dexterous robot manipulation. Built to be extremely robust and survive long, harsh training sessions, it can maintain fine dexterity and capture copious sensor data. Created in collaboration with Google DeepMind, it features high-speed sensor networks, tactile sensing channels, stereo camera-based fingertip tactile sensors, and is integrated with the Robot Operating System (ROS) for supporting long-running reinforcement learning experiments.
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Deployments
Google DeepMind
Viability
ARIA funded projects announced
Price
purchase
Availability
Specifications
Category: Dexterous Hand- Reach
- 350 mm
- Speed
- 3.14 m/s
- Weight
- 4.1 kg
- Autonomy
- fully autonomous
- Launch year
- 2024
- Price
- $60,000 USD
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Founded
- 1987
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Dof
- 12
Sensors1
- Sensor Suite
- Each finger contains 155 individual sensor channels including 5 tendon force sensors, 5 motor encoders, 4 joint angle sensors, 3 inertial measurement units, 36 total taxels in middle and proximal tactile sensors, plus 50 FPS 640x480 pixel stereo video stream from distal tactile sensor. Additional current, voltage, and temperature monitoring for all motors.
Compute1
- Ros Compatible
- true
Other19
- Height Mm
- 165
- Price Tier
- 40-80K
- Applications
- dexterous robot manipulation, deep-learning research, extended machine learning experiments, AI experiments
- Sub Category
- dexterous hand
- Api Available
- true
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Max Speed M S
- Up to 180 º/s per joint (approximately 3.14 rad/s or 0.055 m/s assuming ~10 cm lever arm).[3][4]
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Force Limiting
- true
- Model Variants
- DEX-EE Chiral
- Company Country
- GB
- Deployment Notes
- Designed for long-duration AI experiments with modular fingers and robust construction. Features fail-safes and shutdown routing to reduce failure and downtime. Built to survive harsh training sessions with minimal maintenance training required.
- Youtube Video Id
- upi6c9dmJpM
- Industries Served
- research
- Software Platform
- EtherCAT bus fully integrated into ROS (Robot Operating System).[1][3][5][6]
- Training Required
- advanced_>5days
- Availability Status
- available
- Programming Interface
- code_python,code_ros
- Additional Information
- Designed and built for the world's leading AI research team in collaboration with Google DeepMind.,High bandwidth torque and position control loops provide delicate and precise fingertip dexterity.,Fully ROS integrated for use as a research and development tool.,Designed to reliably meet the needs of long-running reinforcement learning experiments.,Resistant against repeated impacts from its environment and aggressive use from an untrained policy.,Collaborates with customers long term to provide support and engineering services, and collaborate on development.
Who runs it· deployment evidence
1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- Google DeepMind· United Kingdomsource ↗
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Company milestones
- 2024PartnershipARIA funded projects announced
- 2004LaunchShadow Dexterous Hand created
- 1987MilestoneCompany founded
- —DeploymentGoogle DeepMind uses DEX-EE as a research platform
- —PartnershipDEX-EE collaboration with Google DeepMind
- —MilestoneDEX-EE made available to wider organizations
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the DEX-EE?
- The DEX-EE is developed by Shadow Robot, based in United Kingdom.
- What type of robot is the DEX-EE?
- The DEX-EE is a Dexterous Hand made by Shadow Robot.
- How much does the DEX-EE cost?
- The DEX-EE is priced $60,000 USD.
- When was the DEX-EE launched?
- The DEX-EE was launched in 2024.
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