Scientists have developed a 3D-printed robotic hand which can play simple musical phrases on the piano. And while the robot is no virtuoso, it demonstrates how challenging it is to replicate all the abilities of a human hand.
A team of researchers from US has reported a breakthrough in stretchable electronics that can serve as an artificial skin.
The Gentle Bot's touch is so delicate, it's able to run its fingers over several tomatoes and pick out the ripest one.
Researchers in Spain are working to create a robotic hand that can reproduce the abilities and movements of a human hand in order to achieve the optimal manipulation of objects.