Dexhands

DEXTEROUS MANIPULATION

The world of dexterous hands.

Compare hardware. Discover applications. Share what works. An open reference and community for dexterous manipulation.

Barrett Technology BarrettHand BH8-282

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?

01 · Published supportSource statement

C++/Python (libbarrett/PyHand)

Product source ↗
02 · Developer references3 linked references

Check each link’s model scope, release, files and license. A reference is not a tested integration.

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.

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.

Follow the supported hardware, CAN interface and operating-system requirements.

Learn to audit a model-to-hand interface →

Product sources

Original source

Original source

Suggest a correction

Start a discussion

Published posts are public. First contributions are reviewed. Only share material you have permission to disclose.

Report a post