The Linkerbot Linker Hand L30 Cable-Driven Version is a high-dexterity robotic hand that uses tendon (cable) transmission to route actuator forces through the hand structure to produce joint motion. This architecture is selected to keep distal finger geometry compact and mass low while enabling compliance and shock tolerance during contact-rich grasping. Published specifications describe up to 25 degrees of freedom including 2 at the wrist, with an alternative detailed configuration describing 21 joints of which 17 are actively actuated. At approximately 1,400 g with DC 24 V operation and a CAN FD control interface running at 500 kbps, the L30 is designed as an industrial end-effector for integration into larger robotic systems.

The L30 is positioned for applications where conventional two-finger grippers are insufficient—such as handling irregular or deformable objects, stabilising parts during assembly, operating human-designed tools and controls, and performing bimanual tasks on humanoid or mobile manipulation platforms. A grip force of 12 N is published for precision pinch grasps, and maximum load is stated at 5 kg. Connection and development use a USB-to-CAN interface on Ubuntu with the LinkerHand SDK, enabling joint-level configuration and control from a PC prior to deployment on the target robot platform. The biomimetic design intent, high joint count, and cable compliance make the L30 well suited to embodied AI research and advanced flexible automation.