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Artus Lite

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The ARTUS Lite is a high-dexterity independent robotic hand for industrial and teleoperation tasks.

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ARTUS Lite

The ARTUS Lite by Sarcomere Dynamics is a compact, high-dexterity robotic hand built to automate
complex tasks beyond conventional grippers. With 20 degrees of freedom (16 actuated + 4 under-actuated),
rugged construction, and a standard ISO 9409-1 mounting interface, it’s designed for
industrial automation, teleoperation, and humanoid robotics.

Technical Specs
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Dexterity20 DoF (16 actuated + 4 under-actuated)
PayloadUp to 5 kg (up to 20 kg on request)
IntegrationISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 • CAN/Serial/Wi-Fi (+ USB-C/RS485 options)
BuildCarbon fiber • aluminum • silicone

 

Highlights

  • Universal, agnostic end-effector: designed to work across major robotic arm and cobot platforms.
  • High dexterity with robust grasps: suited for assembly, machine tending, and manipulation in unstructured environments.
  • Teleoperation-ready: built for confident remote manipulation in hazardous or hard-to-reach scenarios.
  • Rugged materials: carbon-fiber/aluminum structure with silicone contact surfaces for durable use.

Technical Hardware Specifications

Kinematics

Digits 5 (4 fingers + 1 thumb)
Joints 20 articulated joints
Degrees of freedom 20 total (16 actuated + 4 under-actuated)
Internal sensing Finger joint position sensing and force application sensing (published)

Performance

Max payload capacity 5 kg (higher payload options mentioned up to 10–15 kg / up to 20 kg on request)
Fingertip force (published) 1.5 kg “force at fingertips”
Open/close speed (published) ~0.6–1 Hz (depends on revision/configuration)

Mechanical & materials

Materials Carbon fiber, aluminum, silicone
Weight (published) ~1.1–1.4 kg (depends on revision/configuration)

Power & interfaces

Mounting interface ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6
Power supply (published) 12 V DC (~120 W) or 24 V DC (~200 W) depending on configuration
Connectivity (published) CAN bus, Serial, Wi-Fi (commonly listed); newer sheet also mentions USB-C Serial, RS485, and CAN bus options.
Compatibility Compatible with cobot / robotic arm systems (published)

Note: Published values differ across revision sheets (e.g., power and weight). For procurement and integration,
request the latest official datasheet for your specific ARTUS Lite revision and interface configuration.

Typical applications

  • Assembly/disassembly and tool handling
  • Machine tending and pick-and-place in logistics/agriculture
  • Teleoperation in nuclear, defense, and hazardous environments
  • Humanoid robotics end-effector prototyping