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ORCA releases open-source simulation and control tooling for OrcaHand

Mar 22, 2026 · Capability · ORCA Dexterity · End Effectors

  • ORCA's public GitHub organization exposes core repositories for OrcaHand control, simulation, retargeting, and robot description files
  • Public repositories include orca_core, orca_sim, orcahand_description, and orca_retargeter
  • Repository activity shows active updates across the hand software stack in March 2026

ORCA Dexterity develops open-source anthropomorphic robotic hands for dexterous manipulation research. The company focuses on low-cost, reproducible hand hardware plus the surrounding software stack for control, teleoperation, and robotic hand learning. Its current lineup includes the standard OrcaHand and the tactile-sensing OrcaHand Touch, both built around the same core mechanical platform.

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Zurich · Switzerland