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Shadow Robot Dexterous Hand Extra Lite, L/R

Shadow Robot Dexterous Hand Extra Lite, L/R
Evidence review · 2026-09-25

Manufacturer, author and seller statements checked against public sources. This is not an independent hardware test. Fields outside this review retain their earlier evidence dates.

Model / DOF
10 actuated axes, 12 joints, 3 fingers; series comparison checked. Source ↗
Weight
2.1 kg overall assembly; isolated hand mass unreported. Excluded from hand-only mass sorting. Source ↗
Sensing / software
STF configuration and ROS are manufacturer-reported; installed options and supported releases need confirmation. Source ↗
Price / availability
Quote route; no numeric manufacturer price on this page. Stock and lead time unverified. Source ↗

Specifications

Record source date: 2026-09-16

Active / total DOF: 10 / 12

Joint position; 20 tendon-load sensors; 1 IMU; 1 standard / up to 3 STF

Weight basis: 2.1 kg for one overall assembly; isolated hand mass unavailable.

Availability / status: Current / marketed

Evidence limits: Manufacturer confirms no wrist joints in Lite variants. Mass is overall assembly, not an isolated palm.

Software, projects & datasets

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01 · Published supportSource statement

Manufacturer lists ROS integration; release compatibility not tested.

Product source ↗
02 · Developer references2 linked references

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03 · Reproduced hereNot independently tested

Dexhands has not reproduced a software setup or hardware test for this record. Published support is not a test result.

Curated public references, checked 2026-09-22. Links describe a model or family relationship, not hardware-tested compatibility.

Shadow Hand ROS interface

Shadow Robot · Family resource

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Select the matching hand configuration and ROS branch; Lite variants have different joints.

Shadow robot descriptions

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