AgiBot OmniHand Dexterous Robot Hand

The OmniHand is AgiBot's compact five-finger dexterous hand, and the reason it is interesting is the ratio: 16 degrees of freedom in a 510 g (18 oz) package the size of a human hand, with gripping strength of 5 kg (11 lb) or more. Most hands make you choose between dexterity and being light enough to hang off a humanoid wrist. It communicates over CAN-FD or RS485 and is designed to bolt onto humanoid robots and robotic arms from a range of manufacturers, not just AgiBot's own.

The three versions are a straight progression in sensing. The standard OmniHand is the mechanical hand. The Tactile version adds over 300 force-sensing taxels across the fingertips, palm, and back of the hand at 0.1 N (0.02 lbf) resolution, which is what you need for grasp quality research, safe human interaction, and anything requiring feedback rather than open-loop position control. The OmniHand Pro is a larger, stronger hand: 19 degrees of freedom, 820 g (29 oz), 20 N (4.5 lbf) typical fingertip force, and full 3D force sensing on every fingertip rather than 1D. Pro is the research-grade manipulation option; the base hand is the interaction and light-task option.

Choosing a Configuration

Configurations per the AgiBot partner sheet. Prices are per hand, so a two-handed setup is double. A demo base for benchtop use is available separately.

Key Highlights

• 16 degrees of freedom at 510 g (18 oz), the compact high-DoF combination that lets a hand hang off a humanoid wrist without eating the arm's payload budget.
• Five-finger gripping strength of 5 kg (11 lb) or more on the standard hand.
• Over 300 force-sensing taxels across fingertips, palm, and back of hand on the Tactile version, at 0.1 N (0.02 lbf) array resolution.
• Anti-pinch design for safer interaction around people.
• Back-of-hand touch interaction, which most dexterous hands do not offer, covering gesture and contact-based interaction.
• CAN-FD and RS485 communication, wired rather than wireless, which simplifies integration and site approval.
• Cross-platform compatibility with humanoid robots and robotic arms from multiple manufacturers.
• Pro adds 20 N (4.5 lbf) typical fingertip force and 3D force sensing on every fingertip for fine manipulation research.

AgiBot OmniHand Specs

Specifications per AgiBot product documentation, April 2026. Subject to change at final delivery.

No radio, no FCC grant required. Every OmniHand version communicates over wired CAN-FD or RS485. There is no Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or cellular module in the hand, so the FCC equipment authorization rules that apply to mobile robots do not apply here.

Built For

• Robotics research groups working on grasping, manipulation, and tactile sensing
• Humanoid robot deployments that need real hands instead of grippers for interaction
• Robotic arm integrators adding five-finger dexterity to an existing platform
• Embodied AI teams collecting manipulation training data
• Universities teaching manipulation, control, and human-robot interaction
• Service and hospitality robots needing gesture interaction and light-duty object handling

Good to Know

• Prices are per hand. A two-handed humanoid setup costs double, which matters most on the Pro at $15,299 each.
• Only the Tactile and Pro versions sense force. The standard OmniHand is position-controlled and has no tactile feedback.
• You can tell them apart on sight. The O10 and O10 Tactile ship in a white shell. The OmniHand Pro O12 is graphite, carries an O12 badge on the wrist, and has a visibly ridged palm and fingers, which is the tactile sensing surface itself rather than a styling choice. Worth knowing if you are matching hands to an existing robot's finish.
• Mounting is not universal. Tell us which robot or arm you are fitting and we will confirm the wrist interface before quoting.
• Communication is CAN-FD or RS485, so plan for a wired bus on your platform rather than a wireless link.
• A benchtop demo base is available separately for lab and showroom use, and the OmniPicker adaptive gripper is quoted on request for simpler industrial grasping.

How Purchasing Works

Tell us the version, the quantity of hands, and which robot or arm they are mounting to, and we return a formal written quote, typically the same or next business day. We support purchase orders from universities, research institutions, and enterprise buyers, and we accept tax-exempt purchasing with a valid certificate on file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the AgiBot OmniHand cost?
The standard OmniHand is $4,999 per hand, the Tactile version is $6,399 per hand, and the OmniHand Pro is $15,299 per hand. Prices are per hand, not per pair.

What is the difference between the standard and Tactile OmniHand?
They are the same 16-DoF, 510 g (18 oz) hand. The Tactile version adds over 300 force-sensing taxels across the fingertips, palm, and back of the hand, reading 1D force at 0.1 N (0.02 lbf) resolution. If you need grasp feedback rather than position control, buy Tactile.

What does the OmniHand Pro add?
Three more degrees of freedom (19 total), a larger 820 g (29 oz) frame, 20 N (4.5 lbf) typical fingertip force, and full 3D force sensing on every fingertip instead of 1D. It is the fine-manipulation research option.

How much can it lift?
The standard OmniHand has five-finger gripping strength of 5 kg (11 lb) or more. The Pro is specified by fingertip force at 20 N (4.5 lbf) typical.

Will it fit a robot that is not an AgiBot?
The hands are designed for compatibility with humanoid robots and robotic arms across manufacturers, and the Pro is specified as compatible with mainstream robots and arms. Mounting is not universal though, so confirm your wrist interface with us before ordering.

How does it communicate?
CAN-FD or RS485, depending on version. These are wired interfaces, not wireless, which is usually welcome news for site approval.

Does the OmniHand need FCC authorization?
No. It has no radio. All versions run on wired CAN-FD or RS485, so the equipment authorization rules that govern mobile robots with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or cellular radios do not apply to the hand itself.

Is it safe around people?
The hands use an anti-pinch design, and the Tactile version's 300+ force taxels support contact-aware interaction. Standard supervision practices still apply.

Do you sell them in pairs?
Yes, and most humanoid deployments order two. Pricing is quoted per hand, so a pair is double the listed price.

Do you accept purchase orders?
Yes. We work with universities and research institutions regularly and accept POs and tax-exempt purchasing.

Is there US warranty support?
Yes. Units are sourced through AgiBot's authorized US distribution and carry US-based warranty and repair.

Warranty & U.S. Support

Every AgiBot product we sell is sourced through AgiBot's authorized US distribution and carries US-based warranty and repair coverage. Global Drone HQ provides pre-sale configuration help and post-sale support directly, and we handle warranty coordination on your behalf. Purchase orders and tax-exempt purchasing are welcome for schools, universities, and public agencies.

Explore the AgiBot Lineup

Browse the full AgiBot robot collection, compare every arm and hand we carry in Robotic Arms & Hands, or see the AgiBot X2 humanoid, whose Ultra configuration accepts dexterous hands as an optional end effector.