In tests, the hand was able to detach from its arm, crawl like a small multi-legged robot, and retrieve up to three objects ...

The result is something akin to Thing from “The Addams Family” — with all the scamper and skill, but none of the skin or ...

EPFL's robotic appendage features fingers that bend both ways and is designed to retrieve objects from spaces too hazardous ...

Unlike traditional robotic grippers fixed to stationary arms, this dual-mode manipulator functions both as a conventional end effector and as an independent mobile tool. Once undocked, ...

Forget Thing T. Thing from The Addams Family; modern science has officially brought us a detachable robot hand that can ...

A modular robotic hand that crawls, grasps from multiple angles, and operates independently—pointing to new possibilities for electronics-driven automation and compact robotic systems.

This robotic hand can detach from its arm, crawl across surfaces, and grab objects on its own, reminding "Thing" from The Addams Family. Designed by engineers at EPFL, it hints at a future where robot ...

Swiss scientists have developed a robotic hand that can detach from its arm, crawl, and carry objects. The detached hand ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Robots can have trouble grasping the concept of “grasping.” It ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Boston Dynamics’ Atlas prototype puts pretty much every other ...