Global Premiere: Leadshine Unveils 20-DOF Innovation and Scales Production of DH116 Dexterous Hand

SHANGHAI, China – June 27, 2025 – Leadshine, a world-leading supplier of humanoid robot core components, has officially announced a major expansion of its robotic end-effector portfolio. The company unveiled the groundbreaking DH2015, a high-end 20-DOF solution, while simultaneously confirming the mass production readiness of its flagship Leadshine DH116 series.

This dual announcement solidifies Leadshine's strategy: pushing the boundaries of R&D with high-DOF solutions while delivering immediate, reliable dexterous hand technology to the booming automation market.

Technology Frontier: The DH2015 Concept

Making its global debut, the DH2015 represents the pinnacle of kinematic complexity. Featuring 20 degrees of freedom (15 active) and driven by proprietary coreless servo motors, it is designed for ultra-high-end research scenarios. It boasts a 508-point tactile array and advanced EtherCAT communication, showcasing Leadshine's capability to engineer future-proof humanoid robot core components.

While the DH2015 enters pilot phases, the industry’s immediate focus turns to Leadshine’s proven, production-ready workhorse: the Leadshine DH116.

The Industrial Standard: Leadshine DH116 Series

Following successful trials with dozens of global clients, the Leadshine DH116 and its advanced variant, the DH116S, have emerged as the "Gold Standard" for commercial humanoid robots. Unlike experimental prototypes, the Leadshine DH116 is optimized for high-volume manufacturing, offering a perfect balance of cost, durability, and performance.

Key Engineering Advantages of the DH116 Series

For international engineers looking for a reliable 11-DOF robotic hand, the DH116 series offers specific technical advantages labeled as "Three Highs, Two Strongs, One Light":

1. Optimized 11-DOF Kinematics (One Light)

The Leadshine DH116 features a bio-inspired design with 11 degrees of freedom (6 active + 5 passive).

• Ultra-Lightweight: Weighing only 490g ± 5g, it significantly reduces the moment of inertia at the robot arm's end.
• Benefit: This lightweight design extends the battery life of humanoid robots and allows for faster, more agile movements without sacrificing structural integrity.

2. Advanced Multimodal Tactile Sensing (Powerful Perception)

The DH116S model integrates state-of-the-art multimodal tactile sensing.

• Sensors: Equipped with 5 multimodal finger sensors and a 28-point palm array.
• Capability: It goes beyond simple pressure detection, accurately perceiving normal force, tangential force, and slip direction. This allows the dexterous hand to perform closed-loop force control, enabling the delicate grasping of fragile items like eggs or test tubes.

3. High-Speed EtherCAT Communication (High Speed)

Standard models support CAN FD and RS485. However, for applications requiring millisecond-level reflex capabilities, the DH116SEC model supports 100MHz EtherCAT.

• Performance: Delivers real-time haptic feedback up to 100x faster than traditional buses, crucial for teleoperation and dynamic balancing algorithms.

4. Industrial Reliability & Load Capacity (High Reliability & Strong Load)

Despite its compact size, the Leadshine DH116 is a powerhouse among humanoid robot core components.

• Payload: Achieves a massive ≥30kg payload in hook-grip scenarios.
• Grip Force: Delivers ≥5.5kg of five-finger grip force.
• Durability: Rated for over 1 million grasping cycles, utilizing precision worm-gear drives and brushless coreless motors for maintenance-free operation.

Application Scenarios

The versatility of the 11-DOF robotic hand makes the DH116 series ideal for four primary sectors:

1. Humanoid Service Robots: Performing household chores like folding laundry or pouring water.
2. Mobile Manipulation: Logistics robots handling packages of varying sizes.
3. Collaborative Automation: Safe interaction in assembly lines.
4. Research & Education: A robust platform for algorithm development in universities.

Global Availability and Support

The R&D and production of the dexterous hand product line are managed by Leadshine’s specialized subsidiary, Shenzhen Dexterous Drive & Control Technology Co., Ltd.

Leveraging Japanese-standard coreless motor testing equipment and large-scale manufacturing capabilities, Leadshine offers flexible partnership models:

1. Direct Component Supply: High value-for-money dexterous hand units.
2. Turnkey Solutions: Complete kits with ROS/ROS2, C++, and Python SDKs.
3. OEM Services: Joint development for major robotics manufacturers.

Leadshine is committed to driving the humanoid robot industry forward by providing reliable, high-performance, and scalable humanoid robot core components to the global market.

References

1. https://openelab.io/products/leadshine-dh116-robotic-dexterous-hand
2. https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/YsltYzsQ-SxnIiuUdnMA9w