Extra robotic thumb lets wearers complete two-handed tasks with one hand

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed EgoThumb, a robotic thumb that could allow wearers to complete some tasks normally requiring two hands, such as holding a bottle while twisting its cap, with one hand. The feed context does not describe testing results or deployment stage.

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