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Dexterous Hand

RH56E2 Dexterous Hand

Built by Inspire-Robots · China· Launched 2023

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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Made by Inspire-RobotsRaised US$27.8M across 2 recorded roundsOpen company

#6 of 10 ranked Dexterous Hand robots (21 listed)

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51.2/ 100

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On sale20%75/100
In use20%Not counted yet
Track record12%30/100
Specs on file12%96/100
Funding12%79/100
Company age8%50/100
Other robots6%81/100
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Wikipedia entry4%Not counted yet

Overview

RH56E2 Dexterous Hand is a dexterous hand component from Inspire-Robots. See product page for full specifications.

Key specs

  • Built for pick and place, tool holding and research
  • Used across research and service robotics
  • Programmed through ROS
  • Public API for integration
  • Compatible with ROS
  • Force-limited for work alongside people

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Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
8 kg
0.79 kg
2023
US$8,900–20,600
Active

Company profile

Recorded funding
US$27.8M· 2 rounds
Founded
around 2016

Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Applications
pick and place,sorting,visual inspection
dexterous hand
research,education,service robotics
Movement & precision2
6
0.2
Sensing & perception3
Tactile sensors (5–17),Force sensors (6)
Yes
Yes
Controls & integration4
Yes
Yes
ethernet
proprietary app
Safety & certification1
Yes
Buying & support6
10-20K
purchase
Model Variants
RH56E2 series
Lead Time Weeks
4
Availability Status
available
Countries Available
Australia
Other details18
Weight G
790
Dof Active
6
Drive Type
tendon
Max Current A
4
Static Current A
0.15
Available Variants
RH56E2-L,RH56E2-R
Finger Joint Count
12
Force Sensor Count
6
Operating Voltage V
24
Tactile Sensor Count
17
Single Finger Force N
30
Tactile Sensor Modules
5-17
Communication Interface
ModbusTCP,CAN,RS485
Parameter Specification
Installation method available
Power Loss Self Locking
Yes
Thumb Lateral Rotation Deg
85
Thumb Angular Velocity Deg S
130
Four Finger Angular Velocity Deg S
200

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2026DeploymentCCTV Spring Festival Gala appearance
  • 2025Deployment2025 delivery volume exceeded 10,000 units
  • 2024MilestoneAutomate 2024 presence
  • 2024FundingLater funding round
  • 2024FundingSeries B3 funding
  • 2020LaunchDexterous Hand launched
  • 2016MilestoneFounded in Beijing
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneRH56BFX product page

Inspire-Robots in the news

the maker

2 events · last 12 months

  • Oct 16Inspire-Robots Launches RH37D1 Series Three-Finger Dexterous Hand
  • Aug 31Joint Open Source Release: Injin Robotics Partners with Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Fudan University to Launch HandEdit Dataset and Evaluation Benchmark

News about Inspire-Robots, the maker, not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 2 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 Inspire-Robots news

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the RH56E2 Dexterous Hand?
The RH56E2 Dexterous Hand is developed by Inspire-Robots, based in China.
What type of robot is the RH56E2 Dexterous Hand?
The RH56E2 Dexterous Hand is a Dexterous Hand made by Inspire-Robots.
How much does the RH56E2 Dexterous Hand cost?
The RH56E2 Dexterous Hand is priced at US$8,900–20,600.
When was the RH56E2 Dexterous Hand launched?
The RH56E2 Dexterous Hand was launched in 2023.

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