The symmetrical design and flexible fingers mean that the robot can transport objects on either side of its body. For humans, ...

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EPFL's robotic appendage features fingers that bend both ways and is designed to retrieve objects from spaces too hazardous ...

With up to six fingers that can bend in multiple directions, the innovative tool could one day be used to carry out tasks in ...

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, ...

A team led by researchers at the University of Bristol is advancing the development of robot hands capable of human-like dexterity. Thanks to new funding from the UK’s Advanced Research and Invention ...

Upper-limb amputees often struggle with everyday tasks due to their limited dexterity. The existing prosthetic hands often lack the fine motor skills and natural movement required for truly ...

U.S. robotics firm Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot showcased its agility at CES in Las Vegas, performing a backflip ...

The primitive five-fingered human hand is in need of an upgrade, according to researchers at MIT. So they’ve created a wrist-mounted robot that adds two long fingers to your hand so you can perform ...