ORCA Dexterity, Inc. · Robotic hands and grippers
ORCA Hand
An open-source, tendon-driven robotic hand for research applications
Overview
This five-fingered robotic hand offers 17 degrees of freedom, driven by 17 actuators and tendon mechanisms. It is available as a research platform with an open-source design, providing options for self-assembly or pre-built units. A tactile-sensing variant is also offered.
Specifications
- Deployment Stage
- Research platform
- Weight
- 1.1 kg (base); ~1.25 kg (Touch)
- List Price
- From $3,500 (Feetech actuators); $4,500 with Dynamixel; Touch variant $6,100–$7,100
- Fingers
- 5
- Actuated degrees of freedom
- 17 (16 finger actuators + 1 wrist)
- Total degrees of freedom
- 17
- Actuation
- Tendon driven with Dynamixel or Feetech actuators
- Tactile / force sensing
- None on base; 351 taxels on ORCA Hand Touch (Hall-effect 6D force/torque per taxel)
- Buying format
- Research / open source
Where it performs
- Open-source design with comprehensive documentation for self-builds
- Multiple actuator options and a tactile-sensing variant available
- High degree of articulation with 17 independent degrees of freedom
What to check before buying
- Base model does not include tactile or force sensing capabilities
- Pricing varies significantly based on actuators and sensing options
- Self-build option requires assembly from components using provided BOM