Researchers create super-sensitive robotic hand

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Farris (Unverified) Posted Dec 13th 2006 3:44PM

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This really is a remarkable advance in robotics and amputee recovery.

But, how cool would it be to have a pair of these strapped to your back a la Doc Ock from Spiderman? I realize that at first it sounds kinda... well, stupid, but I'm sure there are several fields that would love to have a few people suited up like that.

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