Barrett Technology BarrettHand BH8-282
Specifications
Record source date: 2026-09-16
Active / total DOF: 4 / 8
High-precision position encoders; optional fingertip torque, fingertip/palm tactile, 6-axis F/T, or perception palm
Weight basis: Self-contained hand; external 0.7 kg AC supply excluded
Availability / status: Current / marketed
Evidence limits: Four motors control eight axes through underactuation; optional sensors priced separately unless confirmed.
Price scope: EUR38,000 excluding VAT; seller listing; exact sensing package and shipping require confirmation
Software, projects & datasets
What is ready to build with?
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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.
Dexterous hand URDF collection
DexSuite · Family resource
Research-maintained visual and collision models for multiple hand families.
Inspect the model directory and upstream asset license; revision, size and sensor geometry may differ from your hand.
Human-to-robot hand embodiment
DFKI Robotics Innovation Center · Research use
Research code for transferring human motions to several supported robot hands.
Use the project’s specific model, calibration and motion-capture assumptions; mesh licenses vary.
libbarrett
Barrett Technology · Model-specific
Manufacturer C++ library with BarrettHand interfaces.
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