The problem of "feel" is being solved simultaneously to this remote manipulation technology, though the article may not mention it. Haptic interfaces give mechanical feedback to the controls to convey sensations like texture and viscosity. Using a tool like this I have virtually stirred syrup and cut open a human kidney. The former I can vouch as feeling almost indistinguishable from reality; you might have to find a more educated or psychotic person than myself to vouch for the latter.
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The problem of "feel" is being solved simultaneously to this remote manipulation technology, though the article may not mention it. Haptic interfaces give mechanical feedback to the controls to convey sensations like texture and viscosity. Using a tool like this I have virtually stirred syrup and cut open a human kidney. The former I can vouch as feeling almost indistinguishable from reality; you might have to find a more educated or psychotic person than myself to vouch for the latter.