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qb SoftHand Research

Built by qb robotics · Italy

Updated May 2026·methodology

Overview

An anthropomorphic robotic hand that can grasp a wide range of objects with different shapes and textures. Designed as a versatile research platform, it is safe to operate around people, and simple to program even when performing complex manipulations. Features single-motor actuation, self-healing joints, and robust modular design.

Detailed specifications

Motion & kinematics2
Dof
19
Dof Per Arm
19
Sensors1
Sensor Suite
motor position and motor current
Compute1
Ros Compatible
true
Safety & certifications1
Safety Certification
UR+ Certified
Other23
Height Mm
216
Price Tier
<10K
Applications
Educational, Academic, R&D, research platform
Sub Category
robotic hand
Api Available
true
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Max Speed M S
From wide open to clenched fist in 1.1 s[1][3]
Pricing Model
purchase
Force Limiting
true
Model Variants
qb SoftHand2 Research,qb SoftHand Industry
Operating Temp
-20 ºC to 50 ºC
Company Country
IT
Lead Time Weeks
4
Deployment Notes
Integrated with UR3, UR5, Franka Emika Panda. Used at Vitesco factory for coffee making, motorcycle fairing polishing with force sensor, gear shift testing, assembly tasks.
Mounting Options
Flange Interface, UR+ ecosystem, main cobot brands
Youtube Video Id
pC_Kf3S3YHM
Compatible Vision
Pick it 3D vision system
Industries Served
education,research,medical,rehabilitation,service_robotics
Software Platform
ROS Compatible[1][3][9]
Availability Status
available
Countries Available
Italy[8]
Programming Interface
code_ros
Additional Information
Based on MechaLogical soft robotics technology.,Replicates approximately 75% of a human hand's grasp.,Flexible, adaptive, and collaborative.,UR+ approved and plug-and-play device.,Official ROS packages available (Noetic).,ROS wiki page: https://wiki.ros.org/Robots/qbhand.,ROS source repositories: https://bitbucket.org/qbrobotics/qbdevice-ros.git and https://bitbucket.org/qbrobotics/qbhand-ros.git.,Intended for R&D, educational, medical, rehabilitation, and service robotics.,Estimated delivery time 2-4 weeks.,Available on backorder.

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