Hand record · China
Leadshine DH116S
The cheapest hand in this index with a published export price, an IP rating, simulation files and a delivery window: $2,299, IP30, 2–4 weeks.
- Actuated DOF
- 6plus 5 passive, 11 total
- Mass
- 349–369 g
- Price observed
- From $2,299
- Evidence tier
- A
Most Chinese hands require a quotation, a WeChat conversation or a Chinese-language storefront. The DH116S is different: it is listed at a public export price from $2,299, with a stated 2–4 week delivery window, an IP30 rating, and downloadable ROS 2 packages including URDF, MJCF and STEP files. For a Western buyer who needs a hand installed this quarter, that combination is worth more than a better specification sheet.
The hardware is modest and honestly described. Eleven total degrees of freedom, six of them active, over five fingers. Mass between 349 and 369 g depending on configuration. Brushless coreless motors with worm gearing, 12–48 V supply, CAN FD, ±0.2 mm repeatability. Nothing here competes with a 16-DOF research platform, and it is not priced to.
The tactile option is not settled
A product database notes that the basic DH116S-LW1 configuration has no tactile sensing, that the official store FAQ says a tactile version is still under development, and that a separate series overview advertises configurable sensors. Those statements are not necessarily contradictory across a product line, but they mean a buyer must confirm the delivered configuration in writing. This is the single most common sourcing error in this category: ordering a model name and receiving a different build.
What the price does not include
At $2,299 this hand is priced like a component, and it should be evaluated like one. There is no published fingertip force, no payload rating and no durability figure. IP30 means protected against solid objects over 2.5 mm and no water protection, so it is not a washdown or outdoor part. The simulation files are a real advantage, but they describe kinematics, not contact behavior. Budget for a bracket, a power supply and integration time on top of the list price.
Who should not buy it
Do not buy it for contact-rich manipulation research or anything that needs calibrated force data. Do not buy it as a drop-in replacement for a torque-sensing platform. Buy it when the job is repeatable pick-and-place, the budget is fixed, and a working hand this month is worth more than a better hand next year.
Specification
The right-hand column records where each field comes from: vendor documentation, a dealer page, or a conflict between sources. Fields marked unverified have no attributable public value.
Price observations
| Item | Channel | Price | Date | Includes | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH116S-LW1 | Vendor store | from $2,299 | 2026 | Basic configuration, no tactile | A |
Tier A: documented list price. B: sources disagree by more than 15%. C: estimate or press figure. D: quote only. See methodology.
What is not verified
- No published fingertip force or payload rating.
- Tactile availability conflicts between the store FAQ and the series overview.
- Durability and service life are not published.
Questions buyers ask
How much is the DH116S?
From $2,299 for the basic LW1 configuration, with a stated 2–4 week delivery window.
Does it include tactile sensors?
Not on the basic configuration. The store FAQ says a tactile version is in development while a series overview advertises configurable sensors, so confirm in writing.
Is it suitable for outdoor use?
No. IP30 protects against solid objects over 2.5 mm and provides no water protection.
Sources
- Leadshine store. DH116S listing, price and delivery window. 2026
- Product database. Specification fields and tactile note. 2026-11-03
Record log
- Record created. Tactile configuration conflict logged.