PSYONIC · Robotic hands and grippers
PSYONIC Ability Hand for Research
A dexterous, sensor-rich prosthetic hand adapted for robotics research applications
Overview
Originally conceived as a prosthetic device, the Ability Hand was made available for robotics research in November 2022. It features five articulated fingers and a rotating thumb, driven by six brushless DC motors. Integrated sensors provide pressure feedback, and the hand weighs 490 grams, less than an average adult human hand.
Specifications
- Deployment Stage
- Paid Deployment
- Weight
- 0.49 kg (490 g — less than the average adult human hand, per PSYONIC)
- Fingers
- 5
- Actuated degrees of freedom
- Not published — maker specifies 6 brushless DC motors rather than an actuated-DoF count
- Actuation
- Electric multi-articulated prosthetic architecture; 6 brushless DC motors
- Tactile / force sensing
- Fingertip pressure sensing; API streams 30 touch sensor values for research access
- Buying format
- Standalone — quote
Where it performs
- Advanced API offers precise control over motors and sensors
- Integrated fingertip pressure sensing provides detailed tactile feedback
- Lightweight design, suitable for integration into robotic systems
What to check before buying
- Pricing information is not publicly available, requires direct quote
- Specific degrees of freedom for actuation are not published
- Primarily designed as a prosthetic, then adapted for research use