The qb SoftHand Research is a Dexterous Hand developed by qb robotics (Italy), launched 2018, priced at $8,625 USD.
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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.
Buyer decision signals
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Company founded
Price
purchase
Availability
Certifications & autonomy
Specifications
Category: Dexterous Hand- Payload
- 1.7 kg
- Weight
- 0.78 kg
- Autonomy
- fully autonomous
- Launch year
- 2018
- Price
- $8,625 USD
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Founded
- 2011
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
- Designed for educational and research purposes,Adaptable to various objects without sophisticated sensors,Single-motor actuation for simplicity and affordability,100% compliant with the UR+ ecosystem,UR+ Certified by Universal Robots
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Company milestones
- 2011MilestoneCompany founded
- —Launchqb SoftHand Research launched
- —Launchqb SoftHand Industry launched
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the qb SoftHand Research?
- The qb SoftHand Research is developed by qb robotics, based in Italy.
- What type of robot is the qb SoftHand Research?
- The qb SoftHand Research is a Dexterous Hand made by qb robotics.
- How much does the qb SoftHand Research cost?
- The qb SoftHand Research is priced $8,625 USD.
- When was the qb SoftHand Research launched?
- The qb SoftHand Research was launched in 2018.
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