Shadow Robot DEX-EE
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
- Distinct symmetric and Chiral models; page lists 12 DOF per model. Source ↗
- Weight
- 4.1 kg per robot assembly, not a pair; accessory scope needs confirmation. Source ↗
- Sensing / software
- Optical fingertip sensing and ROS integration stated by manufacturer; hardware operation not tested. Source ↗
- Price / availability
- Manufacturer says available to purchase; quote and current lead time required. Source ↗
Specifications
Record source date: 2026-09-16
Active / total DOF: 12 / 12
Per finger: 4 joint positions, 5 tendon forces, motor current/velocity/temperature/clutch, 3-axis accelerometer + gyro; distal optical tactile stereo video; optional Hall tactile arrays on middle/proximal phalanges
Weight basis: One complete three-finger hand, 4.1 kg; not a pair.
Availability / status: Current / marketed
Evidence limits: Historical research lead. Confirm the exact revision and primary-source specification.
Software, projects & datasets
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Curated public references, checked 2026-09-22. Links describe a model or family relationship, not hardware-tested compatibility.
DEX-EE ROS interfaces
Shadow Robot · Model-specific
ROS messages, services and robot descriptions for DEX-EE.
Use the DEX-EE configuration; this is separate from the five-finger Shadow Hand stack.
DEX-EE in MuJoCo
Google DeepMind · Model-specific
DEX-EE model in the MuJoCo Menagerie collection.
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