Shadow Robot · Robotic hands and grippers
Shadow DEX-EE
Dexterous three-finger hand optimised for ML research and autonomous manipulation.
Overview
This three-fingered robotic hand is engineered for high-cycle machine learning research, providing active compliance via a 10 kHz force control loop. Each modular finger features four joints with an N+1 tendon configuration, delivering precise autonomous manipulation capabilities.
Specifications
- Deployment Stage
- Paid Deployment
- Weight
- 4.1 kg (3-fingered hand)
- Fingers
- 3
- Actuated degrees of freedom
- 12
- Total degrees of freedom
- 12 DoF (4 joints per finger, all driven)
- Actuation
- Five motors per finger in an N+1 tendon configuration; 10 kHz force control loop per motor unit; user-replaceable modular fingers
- Tactile / force sensing
- Stereo camera-based fingertip tactile sensors; optional multi-taxel 3-DOF tactile sensors on middle and proximal phalanges (22 proximal / 14 middle sensing cells)
- Grip / payload
- At least 8 N force at the finger tip
- Buying format
- Standalone — quote
Where it performs
- Modular, user-replaceable fingers simplify maintenance and customisation.
- High-frequency force control loop ensures active compliance.
- Comprehensive sensor suite supports advanced machine learning research.
What to check before buying
- Deployment requires integration with a 48V 200W power supply.
- Pricing information is not publicly available, requiring direct inquiry.
- The 4.1 kg weight may impact integration on lighter robotic arms.