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Funky Robotic Hand

Posted by timothy on from the is-there-a-linux-driver dept.

seldo writes "The BBC is carrying a story about a funky-looking robotic hand with the full range of 24 hand movements (NASA's best effort so far has 12, apparently). It's supposed to be for the disabled, although a spokesman for the British Council of Disabled People points out that everyday tasks are not really what the disabled need help with anymore. I just want one to play with :-)" Update: 08/08 17:58 GMT by T : You may be reminded of the DIY robot head from several months ago -- a perfect match?

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  1. ALL RIGHT! by jormurgandr · · Score: 5, Funny

    Finally, I can use both hands to browse the net! We'll just have to see how life-like skin they can create...

  2. Funky looking by sfraggle · · Score: 3, Funny

    ... but can it breakdance?

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  3. At last... by CommieLib · · Score: 4, Funny

    I can build my haptic feedback arm-wrestling simulator.

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