Linker R30
The Linker Hand O30 (R30 right-hand variant) is a 20-DOF full direct-drive dexterous hand from LINKERBOT where every joint has its own independent brushless motor. It weighs 730 g, handles 30 kg payload, achieves 0.2 mm fingertip repeatability, and includes a 6×11 piezoresistive tactile sensor array running at 200 FPS.
Primary use case: Humanoid robot embodiment, high-precision manufacturing, dexterous manipulation research
Weight
0.36 kg
DOF
11
Payload
50 kg
Price
$10K
Specifications
Physical
Weight
0.36 kg
Degrees of Freedom
11
Locomotion
fixed
Manipulation
Hand Type
dexterous_hand
Payload
50 kg
Max Lift/Arm
20 kg
Commercial
Price
$10K
Availability
available
Primary Use Case
Humanoid robot embodiment, high-precision manufacturing, dexterous manipulation research
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