Cambridge University researchers developed a novel robotic hand that works with minimal finger actuation.
In a significant breakthrough, researchers at the University of Cambridge have designed an energy-efficient robotic hand that can grasp a variety of objects with minimal finger actuation, according to a study published on April 11 inBy relying on passive wrist movement and tactile sensors embedded in its 'skin,' the 3D-printed hand can carry out complex movements, paving the way for low-cost, energy-efficient robotics with more natural and adaptable activities.
plastic balls, the hand successfully held 11 out of 14 different objects, including a peach, a computer mouse, and a roll of bubble wrap., "The tactile sensors give the robot a sense of how well the grip is going, so it knows when it's starting to slip. This helps it to predict when things will fail.""The sensors, which are sort of like the robot's skin, measure the pressure being applied to the object," said George-Thuruthel.
The team is now working to improve the robot hand's accuracy and speed and exploring new applications for the technology. They are also developing a more advanced version of the hand that can sense and respond to changes in its environment, such as temperature or humidity.Scientists have developed a minimal-expense, energy-productive mechanical hand that can grasp various items - and not drop them - utilizing only the development of its wrist and the inclination in its 'skin.
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