In the lab, the hand identified and manipulated 15 everyday objects, including delicate stuffed toys, dish sponges, and cardboard boxes, as well as pineapples, metal water bottles, and other ...

For many, traditional prosthetics offer limited movement and no sense of touch, making everyday tasks difficult and frustrating. But what if a prosthetic hand could do more than just move?

It should also be able to feel what material the hand is touching, for example, whether it is wood or metal," says Assistant Professor Libo Chen, who led the study. According to the researchers ...

He was also able to sort metal cubes based on their differing temperatures, plus he was 80% accurate at differentiating between human and prosthetic hands when touching them while blindfolded.

Unlike traditional robotic hands, this bioinspired hand combines rigid and soft materials, along with three layers of tactile sensors, to mimic real touch. Controlled by forearm ... as well as ...