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| Robotic hand that can catch a beer and crush the empty can could revolutionize prosthetics |
| 2018-10-19 |
| [Mail] Scientists have developed what could turn out to be the most lifelike robotic prosthetic hand yet. The technology, developed by researchers from Cornell University, takes a page from the machinery used in a car to give the robotic arm dexterity that's comparable to a human. And to demonstrate this, the hand was able to nimbly catch a can of beer and even crush it with remarkable strength. |
| Posted by:Skidmark |
| #5 As thin as the aluminum is on cans of beer and soft drinks I would think you could crush one by looking at it. |
| Posted by: Cheaderhead 2018-10-19 21:07 |
| #4 It can probably crush the beer without opening it. |
| Posted by: KBK 2018-10-19 12:36 |
| #3 Did they name the robotic hand Blutarsky? Seems only fitting. |
| Posted by: Raj 2018-10-19 10:30 |
| #2 Does it come with a built-in beer opener? |
| Posted by: gorb 2018-10-19 10:23 |
| #1 Add a fingertip that is able to puncture the can on the bottom so you can "shotgun" the beer and it's game on... |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2018-10-19 09:38 |