Precision gripping gets a hand

With a total of nine drives, the remarkable movement range of the SVH enables various gripping operations to be executed with high sensitivity. Elastic gripping surfaces ensure a reliable and strong gripping force.

The new development is available in left or right-hand versions and is  suitable for mobile applications. Complete integration of control, regulator and power electronics in the wrist mean there is no additional bulky control device required. To further simplify integration into automation systems, the SVH has been developed to allow easy connection and integration with market-standard industrial and lightweight robots via defined interfaces.

The SVH has a 1:1 size ratio with the average human hand with an overall length of 242mm, a width of 92mm and a finger width of 19.6mm. With nine drives that control the thumb, small finger, ring, middle and index fingers, the SVH has a total of 20 axes of movement. To enhance its versatility and flexibility, the SVH has a total weight of 1.3kg and operates on a 24V DC power supply that allows it to be used in a wide range of automation scenarios.