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Inspire Robots RH56BFX Dexterous Hand

Original price $ 4,500.00 - Original price $ 6,500.00
Original price
$ 6,500.00
$ 4,500.00 - $ 6,500.00
Current price $ 6,500.00
Hand: Left Hand
Wrist: Add Wrist
Interface: RS485
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Overview

The RH56BFX — widely known as the Pianist — is Inspire Robots' speed-optimized dexterous hand, built for applications where rapid, fluid finger motion is the priority. With a peak four-finger flexion speed of 570°/s, it is designed for high-frequency coordinated finger movement such as gesture interaction, musical instrument demonstrations, fast teleoperation, and robotics research.

Six integrated micro linear servo actuators drive 6 degrees of freedom across 12 joints, with built-in force sensors providing real-time feedback throughout motion. Power-off self-locking allows the hand to hold its position without continuous power, so no repositioning is required on startup. The RH56BFX is available in left-hand and right-hand configurations with RS485 or CAN control interface options.

Package note: This product is available in Without Wrist and With Wrist options. If your robot arm, humanoid platform, or teleoperation setup requires a mechanical wrist, choose the With Wrist package.

Key figure: 570°/s four-finger flexion — the fastest option in the Inspire Robots RH56 lineup. Thumb lateral rotation reaches 235°/s and thumb flexion reaches 150°/s.

Key Features
  • 570°/s four-finger flexion speed — fastest in the RH56 family, enabling rapid gesture execution and high-frequency teleoperation
  • 6 degrees of freedom — dexterous hand motion across 12 joints
  • 6 micro linear servo actuators — compact linear drive architecture powering all RH56 motion
  • 6 built-in force sensors — real-time grip force feedback with configurable thresholds per finger
  • Power-off self-locking — hand holds its position without power; no repositioning required on startup
  • ±0.20mm repeatability — sub-millimeter precision across all 6 DOF
  • RS485 or CAN control interface — select the protocol that matches your control stack
  • ROS / ROS 2 compatible — suitable for robotics research and integration workflows
  • Left and right hand configurations — available individually or as matched pairs for bimanual setups
  • Human-scale form factor — designed for humanoid robot and teleoperation projects
  • Optional mechanical wrist — choose the With Wrist package if your setup requires a wrist mechanism
Specifications
Degrees of Freedom 6
Number of Joints 12
Weight 540g
Control Interface RS485 or CAN
Operating Voltage DC 24V ±10%
Quiescent Current 0.09A
Peak Current 2A
Repeatability ±0.20mm
Thumb Fingertip Force 6N
Finger Fingertip Force 4N
Force Resolution 0.50N
Thumb Lateral Rotation Range >65°
Thumb Lateral Rotation Speed 235°/s
Thumb Flexion Speed 150°/s
Four-Finger Flexion Speed 570°/s
Maximum Fingertip Pressure 8 kg passive load
Hand Closing Time 0.4s
Actuator Type 6× micro linear servo actuator
Self-Locking Power-off self-locking
Package Options Without Wrist / With Wrist
Use Cases
  • High-speed VR/XR teleoperation — fast finger response for remote hand-control workflows
  • Gesture-based humanoid interaction — expressive hand motion, sign language research, gesture demos, and interaction testing
  • Piano and instrument demonstration robots — rapid flexion speed for musical and coordinated finger-movement demonstrations
  • Gesture recognition research — fast, repeatable finger poses for vision systems and AI training
  • AI embodied motion learning — high-speed motion datasets for dexterous manipulation models
  • Reactive games and demonstrations — fast gesture execution for robotics demos and outreach
  • Education and research labs — compelling live demonstrations of humanoid hand capability
Compatibility
  • Control: RS485 or CAN bus systems
  • Software: ROS / ROS 2 compatible workflows
  • Robot platforms: Suitable for compatible robotic arms, humanoid platforms, and custom research systems
  • Teleoperation input: Can be paired with data gloves, haptic gloves, motion capture systems, and XR-based control setups
  • Hand side: Available in left-hand and right-hand configurations
  • Wrist: Choose With Wrist if your setup requires a mechanical wrist; choose Without Wrist if you already have your own wrist, adapter, or mounting solution
Package Options
  • Without Wrist: Dexterous hand only. Best for teams using their own wrist, adapter, or custom mounting solution.
  • With Wrist: Dexterous hand with mechanical wrist package. Choose this option if your robot arm, humanoid platform, or teleoperation setup requires a wrist mechanism.
6 DOF 12 Joints 570°/s Flexion RS485 CAN ROS 2 540g Power-Off Self-Locking With Wrist Option Without Wrist Option

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Mechanical
Degrees of Freedom 6 6 6 6 13 6
Number of Joints 12 12 12 12 18 11
Weight 540g 540g 790g ±10g 620g ±10g 990g ±10g 470g ±10g
Index/Middle Finger Lateral Swing ±15°
Electrical
Control Interface RS485 / CAN RS485 / CAN RS485 / CAN
ModbusTCP
EtherCAT + RS485
EtherCAT + CAN FD
EtherCAT + RS485
EtherCAT + CAN FD
EtherCAT + RS485
EtherCAT + CAN FD + RS485
Operating Voltage DC 24V ±10% DC 24V ±10% 24V ±10% 24V – 48V 14V – 48V 24V – 60V
Peak Current 2A 2A 4A 5A @ 24V 7.5A @ 24V 5A @ 24V
Performance
Repeatability ±0.20mm ±0.20mm ±0.20mm ±0.2mm ±0.2mm ±0.2mm
Four-Finger Flexion Speed 570°/s 260°/s >200°/s >107°/s 175°/s >110°/s
Thumb Flexion Speed 150°/s 70°/s >130°/s >37°/s 155°/s >65°/s
Thumb Lateral Rotation Range >65° >65° 75° – 170° 60° – 180° 60° – 170° 70° – 170°
Thumb Lateral Rotation Speed 235°/s 107°/s >130°/s >155°/s 165°/s >157°/s
Hand Closing Time 0.4s 0.8s 0.8s ≤0.8s ≤0.8s ≤0.8s
Max Fingertip Pressure 8 kg 8 kg 8 kg 8 kg 8 kg 8 kg
Force
Thumb Fingertip Strength 6N 15N 30N ≥15N ≥20N ≥15N
Finger Fingertip Strength 4N 10N 28N ≥10N ≥10N ≥10N
Force Resolution 0.50N 0.50N ±0.05N 0.1N 0.1N 0.1N
Tactile Sensing
Tactile Sensors 5 / 17 8 8 260170 fingertip + 90 palm
Tactile Sensing Range 0 – 30N 30N 30N 30N
Tactile Sensor Accuracy ≤5% FS 5% FS 5% FS 5% FS