- High-speed "piano-hand" motion Optimised for fast finger flexion and responsive articulation, making it well suited to expressive gestures and interactive demonstrations.
- 6 DOF across 12 joints An anthropomorphic layout with six degrees of freedom and twelve total joints enables naturalistic pointing, pinching, and grasping motions.
- Integrated force sensing Six built-in force sensors with 0.5 N resolution provide contact feedback for hybrid force-position control during delicate handling.
- Repeatable fingertip positioning Fingertip repeatability on the order of ±0.20 mm supports precise, consistent manipulation in lab-scale experiments.
- Linear-servo finger architecture Miniature linear servo actuators drive the finger linkages, a defining design choice across the RH56 dexterous-hand family.
- ROS-ready integration Compatibility with ROS workflows and an RS485 interface allows the hand to slot into existing robotics stacks for research and prototyping.
Description
The Inspire RH56BFX is an anthropomorphic dexterous robot hand from the RH56 family, engineered around fast finger articulation, repeatable fingertip positioning, and integrated force sensing. Often described as a "piano-hand" style end-effector, the BFX variant prioritises high-speed, responsive motion over maximum grip force, driving its finger linkages through miniature linear servo actuators with force sensors built into the hand for feedback during contact and grasping. With 6 degrees of freedom across 12 joints and fingertip repeatability on the order of ±0.20 mm, it is proportioned to approximate a human hand and mounts readily to robot wrists or adapter plates in both left- and right-hand configurations.
Because it combines quick finger motion with an expressive, human-like form, the RH56BFX is well suited to humanoid manipulation research, teleoperation experiments, and gesture-based interaction on reception, guide, and service robots. Its force feedback supports hybrid force-position control for delicate pickup tasks, stable holds, and lightweight object handling, while ROS compatibility makes it straightforward to integrate into research and prototyping workflows in universities, labs, and training programmes.
Features
Specs
| Brand | Inspire Robots |
|---|---|
| Model | RH56BFX |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 |
| Total Joints | 12 |
| Force Sensors | 6 |
| Force Sensor Resolution | 0.5 N |
| Fingertip Repeatability | ~0.2 mm (±0.20 mm) |
| Maximum Grip Force | Thumb ~6 N; four fingers combined ~4 N |
| Operating Voltage | DC 24 V ±10% |
| Communication Interface | RS485 (115200 bps, 8-N-1) |
| Software Support | ROS compatible |
| Configurations | Left- and right-hand |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The RH56BFX is an anthropomorphic dexterous robot hand from Inspire Robots' RH56 family. It offers 6 degrees of freedom across 12 joints with integrated force sensing, and is designed as a high-speed, "piano-hand" style end-effector for expressive finger motion and precise manipulation.
It is commonly used in humanoid robotics research, teleoperation experiments, gesture-based interaction on service and guide robots, and lightweight lab manipulation. Its fast finger articulation and force feedback make it well suited to responsive control loops and contact-rich research.
Both belong to Inspire's RH56 dexterous-hand family. The BFX variant is characterised as higher-speed with lower grip force, positioned for expressive gestures and light handling. For a detailed comparison against the RH56E2 for your application, contact our team and we can advise.
The hand communicates over an RS485 serial interface (typically 115200 bps, 8-N-1) and is compatible with ROS workflows, making it straightforward to integrate into existing robotics stacks for research and prototyping.
You can request a quote or place an order directly through Robotix Market via the website's quote or inquiry form, and we will confirm pricing, configuration (left- or right-hand), and shipping. The product is covered by the manufacturer's warranty as provided by Inspire Robots.
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