The qb SoftHand Research is a Dexterous Hand developed by qb robotics (Italy), launched 2018, listed at $8,625 USD (unverified).
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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.
At a glance
- Built for pick and place, bin picking and cnc loading
- Used across food processing, consumer goods and research
- Programmed through ROS and no code gui
- Public API for integration
- Compatible with ROS
- Certified to ISO 12100 and ISO/TS 15066
Buyer decision signals
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Company founded
Price
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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
Unverified — no source on record
Company profile
- Founded
- 2011
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- Educational, Academic, R&D, research platform
- Sub Category
- robotic hand
- Industries Served
- education,research,medical,rehabilitation,service robotics
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 216
Movement & precision3
- Dof
- 19
- Dof Per Arm
- 19
- Max Speed M S
- From wide open to clenched fist in 1.1 s[1][3]
Controls & integration7
- Sensor Suite
- motor position and motor current
- Api Available
- true
- Ros Compatible
- true
- Mounting Options
- Flange Interface, UR+ ecosystem, main cobot brands
- Compatible Vision
- Pick it 3D vision system
- Software Platform
- ROS Compatible[1][3][9]
- Programming Interface
- code ros
Safety & certification3
- Force Limiting
- true
- Operating Temp
- -20 ºC to 50 ºC
- Safety Certification
- UR+ Certified
Buying & support7
- Price Tier
- <10K
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- qb SoftHand2 Research,qb SoftHand Industry
- Lead Time Weeks
- 4
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- Italy[8]
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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 listed at $8,625 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by qb robotics — contact them for a quote.
- When was the qb SoftHand Research launched?
- The qb SoftHand Research was launched in 2018.
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