Robot hands can now mimic human tactile dexterity

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The Shadow Dexterous Hand equipped with human skills, designed to operate in human environments and use tools made for humans

From farming to pharma, the Shadow Dexterous Hand is revolutionising the way that robots are used across a number of sectors. Whether used as a remote controlled tele-operated tool, or mounted on a...

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