BrainCo Revo 2 Pro Dexterous Left Hand (XEL)

A successful grasp starts before the fingers move: the controller, power supply, and mechanical interface must fit the project. BrainCo Revo 2 Pro Dexterous Left Hand (XEL) brings those integration decisions into focus. Per the published specification, the PRO configuration combines position, velocity, and current feedback control with compliance control and EtherCAT communication. For buyers, the useful question is not simply whether a hand can close, but whether its documented capabilities support the intended manipulation workflow.

Robots USA supplies this product for robotics projects in the United States. Robots USA is the seller to contact for a quotation covering the requested configuration and integration requirements. Describe the host robot, control environment, and intended tasks so that the quotation can address the hand as part of a working system rather than as an isolated component.

Background

BRAINCO and the Revo 2 family

The supplied product identity places this hand in BRAINCO's Revo 2 family. The published version table reports BASIC codes XRL/XRR, PRO codes XEL/XER, and TOUCH codes XTL/XTR. This page concerns the left-hand PRO configuration, XEL; it should not be read as a specification for every family member. The available evidence supports a configuration-based comparison, rather than claims about the company's history or the product's development lineage.

The PRO configuration's integration focus

Per the published specification, PRO offers 485 CANfd EtherCAT communication and a 12-64V supply range. Its reported control functions include cascaded control and compliance control alongside position, velocity, and current feedback control. These are relevant selection criteria for teams planning communication and control architecture. They do not, by themselves, establish compatibility with a particular robot arm, controller, or application.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are as published and are confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

What does the PRO version add over BASIC?

The clearest documented differences concern communication and electrical supply. Per the published comparison, BASIC lists 485 CANfd, while PRO lists 485 CANfd EtherCAT. The same comparison reports 12-28V for BASIC and 12-64V for PRO. Those distinctions make PRO worth evaluating when EtherCAT or the broader published supply range is part of the integration requirement.

Selection should still begin with the host system. A communication interface name is not a complete integration plan: teams need to review connection details, command behavior, and controller requirements before committing to a design. Likewise, a supply range does not establish the suitability of an existing power distribution arrangement. Confirm the relevant electrical documentation with the quotation.

The PRO control functions are reported in the specification, but the supplied evidence does not establish that every listed function is exclusive to PRO. Nor does the TOUCH name prove a particular sensing capability for this product. Compare documented requirements rather than assuming that a version label guarantees a specific control algorithm or sensor package.

Who is BrainCo Revo 2 Pro Dexterous Left Hand (XEL) for?

This hand is a candidate for robotics researchers, manipulation developers, and integrators evaluating a left-hand component. Per the published specification, its SDK supports Python/C and is compatible with Linux/Windows/ROS systems. That provides a documented software starting point for evaluation, although the exact software versions, integration steps, and host hardware requirements still need review.

Buyers whose requirements match BASIC's reported communication options and supply range can compare the BrainCo Revo 2 Basic Left Dexterous Bionic Hand (XRL). Projects needing the opposite handed configuration should instead review the BrainCo Revo 2 Pro Dexterous Right Hand (XER). Choosing the correct side is a mechanical and control decision, not merely a naming preference.

For buyers prioritizing tactile sensing, the PRO sensing detail is unpublished and must be confirmed at quotation. The Brainco Revo 2 Touch Biomimetic Dexterous Left Hand (XTL) is a sibling to investigate, not a guaranteed solution on the evidence available here. Broader configuration comparisons can begin in the BrainCo Revo 2 category.

What is BrainCo Revo 2 Pro Dexterous Left Hand (XEL) used for?

1. Grasping research: Evaluate object handling strategies under controlled laboratory conditions.
2. Manipulation software development: Explore command sequences and feedback-driven behavior within a documented integration workflow.
3. Humanoid hand evaluation: Assess a left-hand configuration against a project's mechanical and control requirements.
4. Controller integration: Investigate how the reported communication interfaces fit a host control architecture.
5. Robotics education: Use a dexterous-hand platform to study the relationship between commands, motion, and object contact.
6. Application prototyping: Test task feasibility before selecting a production configuration or defining operating procedures.

Pricing and Availability

Request a quotation from Robots USA for the XEL configuration and specify the intended control interface, operating environment, and integration scope. Include any requirements for connection accessories, documentation, or color selection so that these can be checked rather than assumed.

Robots USA arranges delivery, customs, and support with the quotation. Submit your project requirements through the quotation inquiry available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is XEL the left-hand PRO configuration?

Yes, this product is identified as the left-hand PRO configuration. The published version table reports XEL/XER as the PRO codes.

How many degrees of freedom does it have?

The published series specification reports 11 degrees of freedom, with 6 active. Distinguish total degrees of freedom from active motion when planning control behavior.

Which interfaces and software environments are reported?

PRO is reported to offer 485 CANfd EtherCAT communication. The series SDK is reported to support Python/C and compatibility with Linux/Windows/ROS systems; confirm the required software versions and connection documentation at quotation.

Does the PRO hand include tactile sensing?

The manufacturer has not published tactile sensing detail for Pro; it is confirmed at quotation. Do not assume that the control feedback functions establish tactile sensing hardware.

Can the published payload be used directly as a task limit?

The published series specification reports a max payload of ≥20kg, but the supplied evidence does not describe its test conditions. Confirm the applicable loading conditions at quotation before using that figure to define a task or safety envelope.

What comes in the box, and is environmental protection specified?

The manufacturer has not published box contents, cable length, IP rating, or ingress protection; these are confirmed at quotation. The published operating temperature entry does not substitute for an ingress protection rating.

Where can I buy BrainCo Revo 2 Pro Dexterous Left Hand (XEL) and what does it cost?

Request a quotation from Robots USA through this page. Robots USA will address the requested configuration, delivery, customs, and support as part of the quotation.

Summary

A dependable grasp begins with a well-defined integration plan. This left-hand PRO configuration offers reported control, communication, and software capabilities that can inform that plan, while unpublished mechanical, sensing, and accessory details remain quotation checkpoints. Bring the host system and task requirements to Robots USA for a configuration-specific review; this page is the starting point.