LEAP Hand

Low-cost open-source dexterous hand from CMU. 16 DOF, 3D-printable. The go-to hand for budget humanoid builds and research labs that need affordable manipulation. One of 3 entries from Carnegie Mellon University in this index — compare the sibling models before shortlisting. As a US-made platform, LEAP Hand faces no restrictions under the FCC Covered List ruling — relevant for American buyers comparing options. Listed pricing starts around $2,500 (~$2,500). On paper: 16 degrees of freedom, 1 kg payload. Status: shipping. LEAP Hand can be ordered today, though real-world lead times vary by configuration. Designed around research, diy humanoids, education.

Link fixed 2026-08-18 audit: leap-hand/LEAP-Hand repo renamed/removed -> project page + LEAP_Hand_Sim repo. V2 hardware: leaphand.com. | was: Open-source 16-DOF hand. GitHub repo has build instructions and images.