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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. It runs Debian! by peter · · Score: 3, Redundant

    from the web page:

    Controller:

    * Stock x86 PC running Debian GNU/Linux with RTAI real-time system.
    * Shadow's own GPL'd robot code will be shipped, permitting initial setup and evaluations. PC will have CAN interface provided.

    Hmm, I wonder how well Beowulf works with RTAI :)

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  2. Nice by zapfie · · Score: 0, Redundant

    And before we get the posts about "Does it run Linux?":

    Stock x86 PC running Debian GNU/Linux with RTAI real- time system.

    Shadow's own GPL'd robot code will be shipped, permitting initial setup and evaluations. PC will have CAN interface provided.

    So there you go. ;)

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