OpenDroids provides modular, cost‑effective robotic components such as the DH116 dexterous hand and a high‑precision data‑collection glove, enabling rapid integration of dexterous manipulation and motion‑capture capabilities into existing automation systems. Their hardware offers tactile sensing, high‑speed EtherCAT communication, and a C++ SDK with ROS 2 compatibility, reducing development time and cost for system integrators and robotics developers across hospitality, retail, manufacturing, and other high‑risk industries.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Robotic automation in hospitality, retail, manufacturing, and other sectors often requires expensive, custom-built hardware and complex integration, creating high entry barriers for companies seeking to deploy dexterous manipulation or precise motion capture.
Solution
OpenDroids offers modular, cost-effective robotic components—including the DH116 dexterous hand and a high-precision data‑collection glove—designed for easy integration into existing systems. The DH116 provides 11 degrees of freedom, tactile sensing, and up to 30 kg grip load, while the glove captures hand motion at micron‑level precision with low latency and wireless connectivity. Both products include standard communication interfaces (EtherCAT, RS485, CAN) and software SDKs (C++), enabling rapid deployment in teleoperation, data‑driven robot training, and high‑risk environment applications. OpenDroids supports custom mechanical and electrical design, allowing customers to tailor specifications to specific operational requirements. By delivering ready‑to‑use hardware and integration tools, the company reduces development time and cost for real‑world robotic solutions.
Target Audience
Primary customers are system integrators, robotics developers, and automation engineers in hospitality, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and high‑risk industrial settings who need dexterous end‑effectors or precise motion‑capture tools for teleoperation and AI training.
Features
- DH116 dexterous hand with 11 total DOF (6 active, 5 passive) and 30 kg max grip load
- 508‑dot matrix tactile sensor plus optional multimodal sensing for precise force feedback
- High‑speed 100 Mbit EtherCAT communication with optional RS485, CAN, CAN‑FD interfaces
- Pre‑programmed 20 gestures and full customization support for specialized tasks
- Data‑collection glove with stretchable elastic sensors (0‑50 % stretch) and 0.1° resolution
- 120 Hz output at <10 ms latency, 2.4 GHz wireless link up to 15 m
- C++ SDK and ROS 2/SteamVR compatibility for seamless software integration
- Designed for industrial reliability (600 k cycle lifespan, anti‑fatigue materials)