Monday 21 July 2014

Getting a grip on robotic grasp

ROBO SPACE
Getting a grip on robotic grasp
Boston MA (SPX) Jul 21, 2014 - Twisting a screwdriver, removing a bottle cap, and peeling a banana are just a few simple tasks that are tricky to pull off single-handedly. Now a new wrist-mounted robot can provide a helping hand - or rather, fingers. Researchers at MIT have developed a robot that enhances the grasping motion of the human hand. The device, worn around one's wrist, works essentially like two extra fingers ... more


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