Bionic arms and robotic thumbs
Tech Life
Exploring Brain Plasticity with a Robotic Thumb
The chapter discusses the creation of a third robotic thumb controlled by toes, aiming to expand hand functionality and explore brain plasticity through physical augmentation. Researchers tested the thumb on participants, finding it intuitive to use and foreseeing potential applications in workplaces like surgery.
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