New Technology : DARPA Creates Robot Hand That Can Actually Feel

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Science fiction has long promised us prosthetic limbs that can meet or exceed the ability of their flesh and blood counterparts. Videogames and movies like Deus Ex and I, Robot have squeezed a lot of mileage out of this trope. For many years, though, this idea has been a bit of a sick joke for real amputees, who are often stuck using simple mechanical claws. Finally, the technology has begun to catch up to the vision of science fiction. This week, DARPA announced a new breakthrough that brings a natural sense of touch to these mechanical limbs. Advancing Technology For legs, the...

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