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Industrial Arm

Dexterous Hand Lite

Built by Shadow Robot · United Kingdom· Launched 2022

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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#42 of 231 ranked Industrial Arm robots (1,056 listed)#146 on the Robots list (all categories)

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66.8/ 100

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On sale15%75/100
In use23%Not counted yet
Track record9%60/100
Specs on file23%99/100
Funding11%Not counted yet
Company age4%100/100
Other robots5%41/100
News8%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry3%Not counted yet

Overview

The Dexterous Hand Lite is a compact and affordable version of the Dexterous Hand, designed for integration onto mobile manipulators. It features multiple separately controlled joints, tactile sensors, and intuitive ergonomics. It is suitable for a 2.4kg payload and offers a 35% power saving compared to the full Dexterous Hand.

Key specs

  • Built for palletizing
  • Used across logistics
  • Programmed through RobotX Studio
  • Public API for integration
  • Compatible with ROS
  • Rated for operation at 0°C to 45°C

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Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
Small payload
Ceiling, wall
RC-6000
Teach pendant
ISO 9409-1
CE, ISO 10218-1, UL 1740
Logistics, manufacturing
±0.1 mm

More precise than 10% of 646 Industrial Arm robots with this spec

Detailed specifications

What it is built for5
Duty Cycle
continuous 24 7
Industries
logistics
Applications
pick and place,bin picking,assembly
dexterous hand
Primary Applications
palletizing
Movement & precision1
15
Sensing & perception3
Joint position sensors,Tactile sensors at fingertips
Yes
Yes
Controls & integration6
Yes
Yes
Software Platform
RobotX Studio
Fieldbus Protocols
modbus tcp,ethernet ip
wireless tablet
Compatible Grippers
GripperX 1000,GripperX 2000
Safety & certification3
0°C to 45°C
Temperature Range Max C
45
Temperature Range Min C
0
Buying & support12
20-40K
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
purchase
Model Variants
RobotX 6000A,RobotX 6000B
Price Currency
USD
3
Lead Time Weeks
12
Deployment Count
500
Price On Request
Yes
Availability Status
available
Countries Available
US,EU,Asia
Service Network Density
global
Other details40
Mtbf Hours
10000
Mttr Hours
1.5
Cycle Time S
1.5
Power Saving
35%
Emergency Stop
Yes
Tool Current A
10
Tool Voltage V
24
Analog Io Count
16
Ip Rating Wrist
IP65
Safe Zone Count
4
Safety Io Pairs
16
Digital Io Count
32
Path Accuracy Mm
0.2
Tool Changer Iso
ATI
Dual Check Safety
Yes
Vibration Damping
none
E Stop Response Ms
100
Force Fingertips N
10
Iot Cloud Platform
TechRobotics ZDT
Typical Roi Months
18
Mes Erp Integration
SAP,Siemens MES
Digital Twin Support
Yes
Inertia Capacity Kgm2
20
Max Joint Speed Deg S
200
Pneumatic Lines Count
2
Programming Languages
TP/KAREL
Electrical Lines Count
4
Internal Cable Routing
through arm
Predictive Maintenance
ml based
Ros Industrial Support
vendor supported
Teleoperation Supported
Yes
Tool Flange Diameter Mm
100
Spare Parts Lead Time Days
7
Expected Service Life Years
10
Integration Cost Multiplier
2.5
Cybersecurity Certifications
IEC 62443 SL1
Offline Programming Software
RobotX Studio
Teach Pendant Display Inches
7
Joint Position Resolution Deg
0.001
Ethercat Communication Speed Mbps
100

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2024PartnershipARIA funded projects announced
  • 2004LaunchShadow Dexterous Hand created
  • 1987MilestoneCompany founded
  • Not yet on fileDeploymentGoogle DeepMind uses DEX-EE as a research platform
  • Not yet on filePartnershipDEX-EE collaboration with Google DeepMind
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneDEX-EE made available to wider organizations

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Dexterous Hand Lite?
The Dexterous Hand Lite is developed by Shadow Robot, based in United Kingdom.
What type of robot is the Dexterous Hand Lite?
The Dexterous Hand Lite is a Industrial Arm made by Shadow Robot.
How much does the Dexterous Hand Lite cost?
Pricing for the Dexterous Hand Lite is not publicly listed. Contact Shadow Robot for a quote.
When was the Dexterous Hand Lite launched?
The Dexterous Hand Lite was launched in 2022.
What are the key specifications of the Dexterous Hand Lite?
Key specifications of the Dexterous Hand Lite: arm class small payload, repeatability ±0.1 mm, mounting ceiling, wall, controller RC-6000, programming teach pendant.

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