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2018-10-19 Science & Technology

Robotic hand that can catch a beer and crush the empty can could revolutionize prosthetics

[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 2018-10-19 03:45|| || Front Page|| [11137 views ] Top

#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|| 2018-10-19 09:38|| Front Page Top

#2 Does it come with a built-in beer opener?

Posted by gorb 2018-10-19 10:23|| 2018-10-19 10:23|| Front Page Top

#3 Did they name the robotic hand Blutarsky? Seems only fitting.

Posted by Raj 2018-10-19 10:30|| 2018-10-19 10:30|| Front Page Top

#4 It can probably crush the beer without opening it.

Posted by KBK 2018-10-19 12:36|| 2018-10-19 12:36|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2018-10-19 21:07|| Front Page Top

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