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Inspire Robots RH56 Robotic Hand, 6-DOF, 0.56 kg

Quadruped GmbH

$11,995.00

6-DOF dexterous robotic hand weighing 0.56 kg, designed for human-like manipulation in service robotics and research applications. Integrates with compatible robotic platforms or operates standalone, with ROS support for customizable workflows.

Inspire Robots RH56 Robotic Hand, 6-DOF, 0.56 kg:

The Inspire Robots RH56 is a dexterous robotic hand used as a lightweight end effector for advanced human-like manipulation, gripper tasks, and humanoid hand research environments.

  • Degrees of Freedom: 6
  • Weight: 0.56 kg
  • Series: RH56
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 1118 right

Dexterity and Functionality:

A dexterous robotic hand is capable of precise, flexible movement comparable to a human hand, making it suitable for manipulation and grasping tasks in service robotics and research. The 6 degrees of freedom (DOF) in the Inspire Robots RH56 provide detailed articulation, allowing multi-axis motion for sophisticated control and adaptability.

Manufacturer, Series, and Integration:

  • Manufactured by Quadruped GmbH as part of the Inspire Robots RH56 family
  • Integrates as a gripper or mechanical hand on compatible robotic platforms, or operates standalone
  • ROS plugin compatibility supports extended research and custom workflows

Key Use Cases:

  • Service robotics requiring manipulation and human-like dexterity
  • Humanoid hand research, testing, and advanced gripper applications
  • Projects focused on complex grasping tasks and fine mechanical manipulation

RH56 Product Family and Comparison:

  • RH56BFX: Prioritizes high-speed movements and precise interaction
  • RH56DFX: Emphasizes stronger gripping force at moderate operational speed
  • The RH56 Robotic Hand (model 1118 right) offers balanced dexterity and integration flexibility within the modular research-focused RH56 series

Software and Compatibility:

  • Compatible with ROS plugins for integrating into robotics development environments
  • Suitable for researchers, developers, and engineers working on human-robot interaction and manipulation projects
Weight0.56 kg
DOF6
Manufacturer
Quadruped GmbH
Series
RH56
Variants
RH56BFX, RH56DFX
ROS Support
Yes
Reach
Not provided
Repeatability
Not provided
Mounting Interface
Not provided
IP Rating
Not provided
  • Six degrees of freedom enable complex grasping and manipulation tasks
  • Lightweight 0.56 kg design minimizes arm load and extends reach
  • Part number 1118 right, RH56 series by Quadruped GmbH
  • Human-like dexterity for service robotics and research applications
  • ROS plugin support accelerates custom development and integration workflows
  • Operates standalone or integrates with compatible robotic platforms
  • Right-hand configuration engineered for precise interaction and control
A robotic hand is a dexterous end effector capable of precise, flexible movement comparable to a human hand, making it suitable for manipulation and grasping tasks. The Inspire Robots RH56 is a lightweight robotic hand with 6 degrees of freedom designed for service robotics and research applications requiring human-like dexterity.
The Inspire Robots RH56 operates standalone or integrates with compatible robotic platforms as a gripper or mechanical hand end effector. It includes ROS plugin support to accelerate custom development and integration workflows.
The RH56 Robotic Hand weighs 0.56 kg, a lightweight design that minimizes arm load and extends reach on compatible robotic platforms.
Part number 1118 right is the manufacturer part number for the Inspire Robots RH56 Robotic Hand in right-hand configuration, engineered for precise interaction and control.
The Inspire Robots RH56 has 6 degrees of freedom, enabling complex grasping and manipulation tasks with multi-axis motion for sophisticated control and adaptability.
Yes, the RH56 is designed for humanoid hand research, service robotics, and advanced gripper applications, with ROS plugin compatibility supporting researchers and developers working on human-robot interaction and manipulation projects.

Dexterous hand versus parallel grippers or simple actuators:

The Inspire Robots RH56 is a six-degree-of-freedom robotic hand built for complex, human-like manipulation where traditional two-finger or soft grippers cannot match the precision and adaptability. At 0.56 kg, it minimizes arm load while enabling intricate grasping and fine control.

  • For delicate or irregularly shaped parts requiring multiple contact points, the 6 DOF articulation allows coordinated finger motion that simple parallel grippers cannot replicate.
  • In service robotics or research environments where hand-object interaction mirrors human dexterity, the human-like joint configuration reduces the need for external sensors or complex pre-programmed sequences.
  • When arm reach or payload headroom is constrained, the lightweight 0.56 kg design frees significant capacity compared to heavier multi-fingered alternatives.
  • For research, development, and humanoid platforms, ROS plugin support accelerates custom control workflows without rebuilding integration from scratch.
  • In confined collaborative cells, the compact hand form factor fits spaces where bulky or modular tooling systems would require redesign.

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