Ability Hand
CommercialActive since 2017$17,500
A prosthetic hand for users and robotic platforms with 6 brushless DC motors, 30 touch sensors, IP64 rating, and carbon fiber/engineered polymer construction.
- Height
- 11 cm
- Weight
- 0.5 kg
- Strength
- 62.5 kg
- Runtime
- 6.5 h
About
PSYONIC began developing the Ability Hand in the late 2010s as part of its work on advanced upper-limb prosthetics. The device was designed around a compact electromechanical hand with multiple actuated joints, tactile sensing, and a durable housing intended for everyday use.
The Ability Hand first reached public attention through prototype demonstrations and product announcements before moving toward commercial availability. PSYONIC positioned it as a prosthetic hand for users, while also noting that the same hardware could be adapted for robotic platforms and research applications. As of the latest known information, the platform remains in active development and use rather than being discontinued.
Specifications
Body
- Height
- 11 cm
- Weight
- 0.5 kg
- DoF (hands)
- 6
- Fingers
- 5
- Structural material
- Carbon Fiber, Silicone, Nylon, Aluminum
- Size
- 200 mm (L) x 110 mm (H) x 55 mm (D)
- Shipping size
- 200 mm (L) x 110 mm (H) x 55 mm (D)
Motion
- Strength
- 62.5 kg
- Runtime
- 6.5 h
- Motor tech
- Brushless DC
Sensing & Compute
- Connectivity
- BLE, I2C, UART, RS485
- Tactile / force sensors
- Yes
- Latency (glass → action)
- 200ms close time
Safety & Market
- Ingress protection
- IP64
- Primary market
- prosthetic users and robotic platforms
- Country
- United States
- Availability
- Commercial
- Price
- $ 17 500
Timeline4
- 2022-01-01 · release~Ability Hand enters commercial availability
PSYONIC moves the hand toward broader user access and product deployment.
- 2021-01-01 · announcement~PSYONIC announces Ability Hand product
The company presents the Ability Hand as a prosthetic hand for users and robotic applications.
- 2020-01-01 · demo~Company shows early Ability Hand prototypes
Public prototypes and demonstrations bring the hand to broader attention.
- 2017-01-01 · milestone~PSYONIC begins Ability Hand development
PSYONIC starts work on the Ability Hand as an advanced prosthetic hand platform.
