RESEARCH & INTEGRATION · CONFIGURATION COMPARISON

Compare Dexterous Hands:
Control, Sensing & Configuration

As of September 2026, this comparison covers 5 dexterous hands from 5 Chinese manufacturers. Control axes, tactile sensing, communication, supply voltage and development resources are attributed to the manufacturer documents listed below each model, so you can shortlist before requesting a configuration-specific quotation.

Download comparison · CSVRequest a quote for your shortlist

Configuration at a glance

Manufacturer specifications by configuration. Request configuration details where the documents do not specify a value.

Published configurations and their documentation. Read the scope notes before comparing prices or sensor counts.
RequirementUnitree Dex5-1 Five-Finger Dexterous HandInspire Robots RH56DFTP (tactile series)AGIBOT OmniHand 2025 (Standard)Robot Era XHAND1PaXini DexH13 GEN2
Motion / joint definition20 total DOF; 16 active12 moving joints; 6 controlled motions16 total DOF; 10 active12 total DOF; 12 active13 total DOF; 13 active
Tactile configurationBase Dex5-1 has no pressure array; 12 arrays / 94 sensors belong to Dex5-1PRH56DFTP: 5–17 tactile sensors by configurationNo tactile sensor array in the standard model.Optional tactile package; confirm on the order1,140 ITPU GEN2 units; 3,420 tactile signal channels
CommunicationUSB 2.0; 1000 HzModbus TCP + CAN 2.0, or Modbus TCP + RS-485CAN FD / RS-485Request configuration detailsRequest configuration details
Supply voltage24–60 V DC24 V DC18–27 VRequest configuration detailsRequest configuration details
Reported mass1100 gRequest configuration details≤510 g, excluding wrist end cap and screws1.1 kgRequest configuration details
Development resourcesRequest configuration detailsRequest configuration detailsRequest configuration detailsLinux SDK and ROS-compatible applicationsRequest configuration details
Equipment priceConfiguration-specific quoteConfiguration-specific quoteConfiguration-specific quoteConfiguration-specific quoteConfiguration-specific quote
Source reviewSource review: 2026-09View documents ↓Source review: 2026-09View documents ↓Source review: 2026-09View documents ↓Source review: 2026-09View documents ↓Source review: 2026-09View documents ↓
Next stepQuote this configuration →Quote this configuration →Quote this configuration →Quote this configuration →Quote this configuration →

Communication interfaces can serve different purposes: a host setup connection does not necessarily expose the real-time control API. Taxels, sensor units and signal channels are different measures. Confirm control access, sampling conditions and the exact tactile package.

How to read this table

Motion figures follow each manufacturer's own definition. Where a document lists moving joints and controlled motions separately, both are shown, because a coupled joint moves with another joint and cannot be commanded on its own.

Tactile packages are counted in different units, and the same model may be sold with and without sensing. Read the tactile row together with the configuration notes on the model page, and specify the package in your request.

Communication rows list the buses the manufacturer documents. A setup or configuration port does not necessarily expose real-time control, so confirm the control interface and SDK version for the configuration you will order.

BEFORE YOU ORDER

One hand is only part
of the integration.

Give every supplier the same requirements so that the quotations can be compared on the same basis.

Use the research procurement checklist →
  1. Define the task. Object size, friction, orientation, contact forces and required finger motions.
  2. Specify the hardware. Left/right hand, revision, tactile package, wrist adapter, power supply and cables.
  3. Check the control path. API access, host OS, ROS version, control rate, firmware and example code.
  4. Agree the acceptance test. Ask for your grasp sequence, included deliverables and support scope in writing.

Documents behind the comparison

Specifications are attributed to the linked manufacturer documents. Review dates refer to those documents; each product page retains the operating conditions and configuration notes.

FAQ

What is the difference between total and active degrees of freedom?

Total DOF counts every moving joint; active DOF counts joints driven by their own actuator. Coupled joints move with another joint through a linkage or tendon. Compare active DOF when independent finger control matters for your task.

How should I compare tactile sensing between hands?

Sensor counts are reported in different units: arrays, taxels, sensing points or signal channels. Compare the sensing locations, the type of signal and the data rate available through the SDK for the exact tactile package you would receive.

Which interface should I choose for research use?

Choose the interface your control computer and software already support, and confirm whether it exposes real-time joint commands or only preset motions. Some hands use one bus for configuration and another for control.

What should a dexterous hand quotation include?

The hand revision and handedness, the tactile package, the wrist adapter for your arm, the power supply and cables, the SDK or ROS package version, documentation and warranty terms, and delivery terms for your destination.

Need help matching a revision? Discuss the model and its documentation. How we review product information.

Chat