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ORCA Hand
ORCA Dexterity
PrivateORCA Dexterity from ETH Zurich develops open source robotic hands with integrated tactile sensing.
Founded 2024Undisclosed raised
ORCA Dexterity from ETH Zurich develops open source robotic hands with integrated tactile sensing.
ORCA Dexterity is an open-source robotics project from ETH Zurich developing affordable, high-performance robotic hands for research and embodied AI. The project combines dexterous manipulation, integrated tactile sensing, and open hardware to make advanced robotic hands more accessible to researchers, developers, and robotics laboratories. Its robotic hands are designed to be largely 3D printable while incorporating integrated sensing and modular components for manipulation research. With multiple models ranging from approximately $1,500 to $6,100, ORCA Dexterity offers a cost-effective platform for studying grasping, tactile perception, and human-like manipulation in humanoid robots and other robotic systems. Tagline
Platform maturity, autonomy stack, and flagship-system specifications in one view.
A concise view of platform maturity and deployment footprint.
Capabilities and model layers highlighted by the company.
Published operating specifications for the lead system.
In March 2026, released three models: orcahand lite ($1,500), standard ($3,500), and touch with 83 taxels per fingertip ($6,100).
Emerged from ETH Zurich's Soft Robotics Lab led by Robert Katzschmann. Designed a 17-DOF tendon-driven hand assemblable in under 8 hours for ~$2,000.
Published as academic paper in April 2025. All CAD files and code released under permissive open-source licenses.
In March 2026, released three models: orcahand lite ($1,500), standard ($3,500), and touch with 83 taxels per fingertip ($6,100).
Creates open-source anthropomorphic robotic hands for dexterous manipulation research. Self-dislocating joints prevent damage. Fully open-source under MIT/Creative Commons.
