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2021-05-20 Science & Technology

Ever wish you had a third THUMB? Scientists develop a robotic digit that is controlled using pressure sensors on the underside of your big toes

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Posted by Skidmark 2021-05-20 12:34|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 Worn on the side of the hand, eh? Is that a third "thumb" or are you just glad to see me?

Posted by SteveS 2021-05-20 13:35|| 2021-05-20 13:35|| Front Page Top

#2 "I really hate this Spice Girl song."

-thumb starts grooving-

Damn it.

Posted by swksvolFF 2021-05-20 13:45|| 2021-05-20 13:45|| Front Page Top

#3 I'd rather have an eye on my fore finger...you can look around corners, behind your back etc.

Posted by crazyhorse 2021-05-20 14:18|| 2021-05-20 14:18|| Front Page Top

#4 The sex toy industry could definitely use it.

Posted by Dron66046 2021-05-20 14:27|| 2021-05-20 14:27|| Front Page Top

Posted by Sluse Grealet9429 2021-05-20 14:33|| 2021-05-20 14:33|| Front Page Top

#6 I'd rather have an eye on my fore finger..
Picking your nose would be a whole new experience.

Posted by CrazyFool 2021-05-20 14:41|| 2021-05-20 14:41|| Front Page Top

#7 Go ahead and increase your chances of hitching a ride; hook me up to that Gundam Suit in Yokohama.

Posted by swksvolFF 2021-05-20 20:04|| 2021-05-20 20:04|| Front Page Top

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