Flex 2
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Flex 2 is Xynova's bionic robot hand, built to match the size, joints and motion of a human hand. It packs 23 degrees of freedom into about 400 g, mixing tendon drive with micro linear actuators for lightness and quick response. A fully opposable thumb, soft replaceable skin, back-drivable joints and fine force control let it handle delicate and heavy objects alike. It is made for humanoid robots and robot arms that need real dexterity.
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Flex 2 vs ARTUS Lite, Revo 3 Dexterous Hand and Shuqiao X2 Adaptive Hand
Flex 2 leads this group on degrees of freedom, weight and max payload.
Green marks the best figure in a row (highest degrees of freedom, max payload and power grip force; lowest weight). Ranges are not ranked.
| Spec | Flex 2Xynova | ARTUS LiteSarcomere Dynamics | Revo 3 Dexterous HandBrainCo | Shuqiao X2 Adaptive HandChangingTek Robotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degrees of Freedom | 23 | 20 | 21 | 16 |
| Weight | 400 g | 1.1 kg | 430 g | 1.2 kg |
| Max Payload | 20 kg | 5 kg | 20 kg | 5 kg |
| Power Grip Force | 20 kg vertical payload | 5 kg payload | 100 N | 50 N |
| Closing Time | about 500 | about 1,670 | 330 ms | — |
| Hand Type | anthropomorphic | anthropomorphic | anthropomorphic | anthropomorphic |
| Fingers | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Best For | Humanoid robot hand | Pick and place | Humanoid manipulation | Insertion |
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Q1. What is the humanoid robot hand Flex 2, and what problem does it solve?
Flex 2 is a bionic five-finger robot hand from Xynova. It gives humanoid robots and robot arms human-like dexterity where simple grippers fall short.
Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of Flex 2?
It combines tendon drive with micro linear actuators, offers a bionic thumb that handles opposition tasks, force control and back-drivable joints, and wears a soft replaceable skin.
Q3. Which industries and use cases is Flex 2 built for?
It targets humanoid robots, dexterous manipulation research and tasks that need human-like hand motion in industrial and service settings.
Q4. What is the grip strength and dexterity of Flex 2?
It offers a strong fingertip force and carries a heavy vertical payload for its light weight, with fine force control for delicate objects.
Q5. Is Flex 2 compatible with standard robotic arms?
It is designed as a replacement for a human hand on humanoid robots and robotic arms; contact Xynova for the exact mounting details.
Q6. Does Flex 2 support tactile sensing or force feedback?
It uses multi-modal perception for adaptive grasping and slip detection, and its back-drivable joints support hybrid force and position control.
Q7. What programming interfaces or SDKs are available for Flex 2?
Xynova describes an open development ecosystem for customisation and integration, with documentation on its documentation center.
Q8. How does Flex 2 compare to other robotic end-effectors?
It is lighter and far more dexterous than conventional grippers, aiming to pair tendon lightness with motor-like response.
Q9. What level of maintenance is required for Flex 2?
Its wear-resistant palm, replaceable skin and anti-pinch seams are built for long service, rated for millions of open and close cycles.
Q10. Is Flex 2 currently available for commercial purchase?
Xynova takes enquiries through its contact form or email; request a quote for availability.
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