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This robotic hand has such sensitive touch that it can grasp objects as fragile as a potato chip or a raspberry without crushing them (www.futurity.org)
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Research.

The technology, called Fragile Object Grasping with Tactile Sensing (FORTE), combines advanced tactile sensing with soft robotics.

The breakthrough could improve robot performance when a light touch is needed, such as in health care and manufacturing.

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[–] 1 point 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

they can be easily customized to a variety of shapes.

I have an unusual need to cover a 4cm soft rubber cylinder.

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