ZWHAND Dexterous Robotic Hand
Product Overview
ZWHAND dexterous hand is a multi-finger robotic end-effector developed by Zhaowei. It is a 5-finger tendon-driven anthropomorphic hand designed for humanoid robots, collaborative robots and research platforms. The hand focuses on cost-effective dexterous grasping with integrated force control and perception, and is part of China's growing domestic dexterous hand offerings for education, R&D and light industrial use.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Fingers |
5 fingers (anthropomorphic) |
| Active Degrees of Freedom |
6–8 (model dependent) |
| Total Joints |
12–15 (typical) |
| Drive System |
Tendon-driven (micro linear servos or similar) |
| Sensing |
Force/tactile sensors (integrated) |
| Control Mode |
Position + force hybrid control |
| Communication |
CAN / RS485 / EtherCAT (common in series) |
| Weight |
~400–600 g (lightweight series) |
| Gripping Force |
5–15 N per finger (typical) |
Application Industry
- Humanoid robot development & prototyping
- University / research lab dexterous manipulation
- Collaborative robot end-effector for flexible handling
- Educational robotics platforms
- Light industrial pick & place with vision
Common Problems & Solutions
- Problem: Finger slipping on smooth objects → Solution: Tactile/force feedback + silicone pads
- Problem: Limited payload for heavier parts → Solution: Use in combination with higher-payload cobot
- Problem: Complex integration → Solution: Standard CAN/RS485/EtherCAT interfaces
Replacement Models
- Earlier Zhaochi / ZWHAND dexterous hand prototypes
- Other Chinese brands (Inspire RH56 series, Leadshine DH series)
Why Buy From Us
- Direct or authorized Chinese factory channel
- Competitive domestic pricing
- Local technical support & quick response
- Full documentation & SDK available
Stock & Delivery Time
- Standard models: 4–6 weeks (factory lead time)
- Customized versions: 6-8 weeks
RFQ Form
Please provide:
- Target robot arm / cobot model
- Required gripping force & payload
- Communication protocol preference
- Quantity & delivery deadline
- Special requirements (vision integration, etc.)