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Dexterous Hand

Linker Hand L30 (Tendon Drive)

Built by LinkerBot · China

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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Made by LinkerBotRaised US$367M across 2 recorded roundsOpen company

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52.1/ 100

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On sale20%75/100
In use20%Not counted yet
Track record12%Not counted yet
Specs on file12%95/100
Funding12%Not counted yet
Company age8%Not counted yet
Other robots6%59/100
News6%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry4%Not counted yet

Overview

Linker Hand L30 (Tendon Drive) is a dexterous hand component from LinkerBot. See product page for full specifications.

Key specs

  • Built for pick and place, delicate handling and tool use
  • Used across education, research and industrial automation
  • Programmed through ROS
  • Public API for integration
  • Compatible with ROS
  • Sold in 10 countries

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Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
10 kg
1.1 kg
US$19,999

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Company profile

Recorded funding
US$367M· 2 rounds
Founded
around 2022

Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Applications
pick and place
dexterous-hand
research
Movement & precision3
17
25
0.2
Controls & integration6
Yes
Yes
Not specified
Software Platform
LinkerHand Dexterous Hand ROS2 SDK
can bus,usb
code ros
Buying & support5
20-40K
purchase
Model Variants
Linker Hand L30 (Left),Linker Hand L30 (Right)
Availability Status
available
Countries Available
United States,Canada,United Kingdom,Germany,France,Netherlands,Australia,New Zealand,Singapore,Japan
Other details33
Dof Active
18
Drive Type
tendon bionic
Max Load Kg
8
Finger Count
5
Total Joints
21
Active Joints
17
Color Options
Black,Silver
Max Current A
1.5
Dimensions Arm
23cm L x 9cm W x 5cm H
Max Speed Cm S
20
Passive Joints
4
Dimensions Palm
18cm L x 8cm W
Version Options
Linker Hand L30 (Left),Linker Hand L30 (Right)
Static Current A
0.25
Control Interface
CAN FD
Maximum Current A
2.3
Transmission Mode
Tendon-Driven
Transmission Type
tendon
Operating Voltage V
24
Quiescent Current A
0.45
Opening Closing Time S
0.2
Communication Interface
RS485,ROS
Communication Rate Kbps
500
Thumb Grasp Force N Max
20
Thumb Grasp Force N Min
9
Grasp Force Resolution N
0.5
Average Current No Load A
0.63
Maximum Thumb Tip Force N
8
Four Finger Grasp Force N Max
20
Four Finger Grasp Force N Min
10
Communication Interface Options
RS485,CAN
Maximum Four Finger Tip Force N
7
Maximum Five Finger Grasping Force N
12

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2026MilestoneCES 2026 product line debut
  • Jan 2026DeploymentLinkerBot says its hands are already used in factories
  • Jan 2026MilestoneLinkerBot reports monthly output above 1,000 units
  • 2025Milestone10,000 dexterous hands shipped
  • 2023MilestoneFounded in Beijing
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneLinker Hand L30 product details circulate in social video coverage
  • Not yet on fileLaunchScaled dexterous hand production
  • Not yet on fileFundingSeries A+ financing

LinkerBot in the news

the maker

8 events · last 12 months

  • Oct 9Chinese startup LinkerBot unveils LinkerHand O30 humanoid robot hand
  • May 27LinkerBot Enters Rehabilitation Robotics With Strategic Acquisition
  • May 18Chinese robotic hand maker Linkerbot eyes Hong Kong IPO: Bloomberg

News about LinkerBot, the maker, not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 19 outlets, so a maker cannot add to it. It never changes this robot's RoboScore (the evidence half of the RoboIndex) and it can move it up a board by at most 15 points. See all LinkerBot news

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Linker Hand L30 (Tendon Drive)?
The Linker Hand L30 (Tendon Drive) is developed by LinkerBot, based in China.
What type of robot is the Linker Hand L30 (Tendon Drive)?
The Linker Hand L30 (Tendon Drive) is a Dexterous Hand made by LinkerBot.
How much does the Linker Hand L30 (Tendon Drive) cost?
The Linker Hand L30 (Tendon Drive) is listed at US$19,999 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from LinkerBot. Contact them for a quote.

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