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“Pioneer of micro linear servo actuator and dexterous hands.”
Chinese dexterous hand and actuator specialist. RH56 dexterous hand is used by multiple humanoid OEMs.
INSPIRE-ROBOTS is a Chinese company specialising in dexterous robotic hands and related actuation technologies. Operating as a component and subsystem supplier rather than a complete robot manufacturer, the company occupies a critical position in the humanoid ecosystem: its RH56 dexterous hand has been adopted by multiple humanoid robot OEMs as the end-effector of choice for dexterous manipulation.
The company's focus on hands reflects a recognition that dexterous manipulation is one of the hardest unsolved problems in robotics and one of the most commercially valuable. A hand capable of replicating the range of grip patterns, force levels, and proprioceptive sensitivity of a human hand unlocks a vast range of tasks that simpler grippers cannot address. INSPIRE-ROBOTS has invested in actuator design, sensor integration, and the control algorithms needed to drive high-DoF hand motion reliably.
By supplying multiple humanoid OEMs, INSPIRE-ROBOTS has built significant scale and a broad set of real-world deployment data that feeds back into its product development. The company also supplies individual researchers and research institutions seeking a capable dexterous hand without committing to a complete humanoid platform.
INSPIRE-ROBOTS sells the RH56 and related products internationally, including to UK universities and research labs. The RH56 can be purchased directly from the company's website or through specialist robotics component distributors. UK pricing is typically in the £2,000 to £5,000 range per hand depending on configuration, plus UK import duties and VAT.
Used RH56 units appear occasionally on robotics marketplaces and through university surplus sales, typically at 40-60% of new pricing, roughly £800 to £3,000. When evaluating a used hand, test all six active joints through their full range of motion, check the tendon and linkage condition, and verify that the control interface firmware is compatible with your intended compute platform. INSPIRE-ROBOTS provides software documentation publicly, which reduces reliance on manufacturer support for discontinued configurations.
INSPIRE-ROBOTS is also listed in our Suppliers Directory for component and systems sourcing.