ARTUS Lite
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ARTUS Lite is Sarcomere Dynamics' entry-level, human-scale robot hand for dull, dirty and dangerous work. It has five digits, 20 articulated joints and a fully articulated thumb, with silicone fingertip pads for grip. Built from carbon fiber, aluminum and silicone, it is rugged enough for high-force grips and carries up to 5 kg. Internal sensing reports finger position and applied force, and a standard ISO flange lets it mount on most robot arms and humanoid wrists. Sarcomere designs all its hands to be compatible, so models trained on ARTUS Lite carry over to later hands.
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ARTUS Lite vs Revo 3 Dexterous Hand, Shuqiao X2 Adaptive Hand and Clone Hand
ARTUS Lite trails the closest alternatives on degrees of freedom, weight and max payload, so it is better judged by how well it fits pick and place.
Green marks the best figure in a row (highest degrees of freedom, max payload and power grip force; lowest weight and closing time). Ranges are not ranked.
| Spec | ARTUS LiteSarcomere Dynamics | Revo 3 Dexterous HandBrainCo | Shuqiao X2 Adaptive HandChangingTek Robotics | Clone HandClone Robotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degrees of Freedom | 20 | 21 | 16 | 27 |
| Weight | 1.1 kg | 430 g | 1.2 kg | 750 g |
| Max Payload | 5 kg | 20 kg | 5 kg | 7 kg |
| Power Grip Force | 5 kg payload | 100 N | 50 N | 66 N |
| Closing Time | about 1,670 | 330 ms | — | 100 ms |
| Hand Type | anthropomorphic | anthropomorphic | anthropomorphic | anthropomorphic |
| Fingers | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Best For | Pick and place | Humanoid manipulation | Insertion | Teleoperation |
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Q1. What is the humanoid robot hand ARTUS Lite, and what problem does it solve?
ARTUS Lite is a human-scale robot hand from Sarcomere Dynamics. It replaces simple grippers on tasks that need human-like dexterity in industrial settings.
Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of ARTUS Lite?
It offers 20 articulated joints, a fully articulated thumb, silicone fingertip pads, internal position and force sensing and a rugged carbon fiber and aluminum build.
Q3. Which industries and use cases is ARTUS Lite built for?
It targets pick and place in greenhouses, warehouses and recycling, tele-operation, manufacturing and humanoid robots.
Q4. What is the grip strength and dexterity of ARTUS Lite?
It carries up to 5 kg and can perform power and pinch grasps, with larger payloads available on request.
Q5. Is ARTUS Lite compatible with standard robotic arms?
Yes. It uses an ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 mounting flange and has been demonstrated on a collaborative robot arm.
Q6. Does ARTUS Lite support tactile sensing or force feedback?
It senses finger position and applied force internally, and Sarcomere offers a higher-end version with fingertip tactile sensors.
Q7. What programming interfaces or SDKs are available for ARTUS Lite?
A Python library and ROS 2 support are reported, and Sarcomere adds custom interfaces on request.
Q8. How does ARTUS Lite compare to other robotic end-effectors?
It is smaller and more dexterous than conventional grippers and is built to stay compatible with Sarcomere's later hands.
Q9. What level of maintenance is required for ARTUS Lite?
Its rugged build suits industrial use, with routine inspection of fingers and pads as the main upkeep.
Q10. Is ARTUS Lite currently available for commercial purchase?
Yes. It is available on request through Sarcomere Dynamics with a lead time of about eight weeks.
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