May 16, 2023
Scientists at the University of Cambridge in the UK have developed a robotic hand that can hold different types of objects depending only on the sensors in its skin and the movement of its wrist. This robotic hand is 3D printed and can predict whether the object it is holding will slip or fall based on the tactile sensors on its skin. The passive design of the robotic hand makes it energy-efficient and cost-effective, so it can be used in a variety of fields in the future. Scientists are working to further develop this technology to increase the range of objects the hand can grasp.
Did You Know?
Science fiction author Isaac Asimov invented the term ‘robotics’ in 1942. He used the term to describe robotic technology and the use of robots by humans.
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