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Think of actuators as the robot’s muscles —the technology that enables humanoids to move. Actuators come in three types: ...

A robotic arm capable of mimicking hand gestures through data analysis of the mechanical activity of the muscles, using wearable piezoelectric sensors was developed. Piezoelectric discs were placed in ...

Using only her thoughts, a Massachusetts woman paralyzed for 15 years directed a robotic arm to pick up a bottle of coffee and bring it to her lips, researchers report in the latest advance in ...

Humans have never made great inspectors. They can be inconsistent and inefficient. Robots, on the other hand, are emerging as ...

A robotic hand with over 100 touch sensors replicates all the joints and movements of a human hand. In North London, U.K., Shadow Robot Co. develops advanced robotic systems for applications such as ...

Giving a high-five. Rubbing his girlfriend's hand. Such ordinary acts — but a milestone for a paralyzed man. True, a robotic arm parked next to his wheelchair did the touching, painstakingly, palm to ...