This New Skittering Robotic Hand Could Reach Things You Can't ...

Unlike traditional robotic grippers fixed to stationary arms, this dual-mode manipulator functions both as a conventional end effector and as an independent mobile tool. Once undocked, ...

Makers, electronic engineers and hobbyists interested in building their very own robot arm helping hand similar to the ones featured in the Iron Man movies, albeit on a much smaller scale. Maybe ...

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The innovative robotic hand features reversible fingers, allowing for autonomous movement and multi-object handling, merging ...

A new robot hand provides extremely fast and flexible finger movements, while also being tough enough to survive intense damage. That durability helps the hand, which ...

Fast and complex multi-finger movements generated by the hand exoskeleton. Credit: Shinichi Furuya When it comes to fine-tuned motor skills like playing the piano, practice, they say, makes perfect.