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  "itha": "0.2",
  "proof": {
    "customers": [
      {
        "name": "Google DeepMind"
      },
      {
        "name": "Moley Robotics"
      },
      {
        "name": "University College London"
      }
    ]
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      "country": "GB"
    },
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    "name": "Shadow Robot",
    "domain": "shadowrobot.com",
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    ],
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    },
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  },
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      "summary": "Tendon-style robot hands in four variants (Hand, Lite, Extra Lite, Super Lite) with 7 to 20 actuated DOF, 1 kHz EtherCAT control and ROS integration, for research and AI/ML testing.",
      "category": "end_effector",
      "extensions": {
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            "ethercat",
            "ros"
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          "compatible_robots": [
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          ]
        }
      }
    },
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      "summary": "Glove-controlled teleoperation system for the Dexterous Hand, in uni-lateral (one glove, arm and stand) or bi-lateral (two of each) set-ups, operable remotely over Wifi and 5G.",
      "category": "teleoperation_system",
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            "wifi",
            "cellular"
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      }
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      "name": "DEX-EE Series",
      "role": "manufacturer",
      "summary": "Robot hand with modular replaceable finger units, optical tactile fingertip sensors and torque and inertial measurement, integrated with ROS, for research and development.",
      "category": "end_effector",
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          "protocols": [
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        }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "sensors",
      "url": "https://shadowrobot.com/sensors/",
      "kind": "component",
      "name": "Sensors",
      "role": "manufacturer",
      "summary": "Tactile sensors for robot hands: Optical Sensors (0.01 N to 80 N, on DEX-EE) and Shadow Tactile Fingertips (17 3D Hall-effect taxels, about 0.2 N to 20 N).",
      "category": "sensor"
    },
    {
      "id": "consultancy",
      "url": "https://shadowrobot.com/consulting/",
      "kind": "service",
      "name": "Consultancy",
      "role": "service_provider",
      "summary": "Robotics engineering consultancy covering analysis, design and prototyping, with delivery of the full codebase, prototype builds and documentation.",
      "category": "engineering_service"
    },
    {
      "id": "robots-for-hire",
      "url": "https://shadowrobot.com/robots-for-hire/",
      "kind": "service",
      "name": "Robots for Hire",
      "role": "service_provider",
      "summary": "Hire of the Dexterous Hand for trade shows, technology conferences and careers fairs, with Shadow Robot staff attending and advice on installation and health and safety requirements.",
      "category": "service"
    }
  ],
  "engagement": {
    "url": "https://shadowrobot.com/contact-us-2/",
    "email": "contact@shadowrobot.com",
    "phone": "+44 207 700 2487"
  },
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    }
  },
  "updated_at": "2026-09-28"
}