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Lighter, cheaper robotic hand grabs more like the real deal

10-May-2018

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Cost and weight are critical factors for the wider adoption of bionic hands.

Hannes uses only one motor to control all five fingers which makes it lighter.

Estimated price around 30 percent less than currently available devices.

Patient testing prosthetic able to use it to drive and operate carpentry tools.

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Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT)

Scientific research centre and technology institute in Italy

National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work (INAIL)

Institute for work safety, ensuring workers against physical injuries and occupational diseases.

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