MIT adds two robotic fingers to the human hand

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Earlier this month, we heard about an MIT project in which test subjects were equipped with an extra set of robotic arms in order to help them perform tasks. While the technology is certainly intriguing, some people might find the concept of a four-armed cyborg to be a little ... much. If you're one of those people, then you might be more comfortable with another ongoing MIT project. It's just aimed at giving people two extra robotic fingers... Continue Reading MIT adds two robotic fingers to the human hand

Section: Science

Tags: Assistive Technologies, Cyborg, Fingers, Hand, MIT

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