Have you ever been told to “get a grip”? Well, with this spiffy new robot, you can do just that!
Developed by researches at MIT, the new “supernumerary robotic fingers” are two long digits, mounted on the user’s wrist. A special algorithm allows the digits to move in accordance with the wearer’s actual fingers. The algorithm is based off of two basic patterns of motion; bringing the fingers together, and twisting the fingers inward. By using these simple gestures, the robotic fingers allow users to do things with just one hand that would normally require two, opening a jar, for example.
The robotic fingers are also adaptable. The device can learn its user’s preferences for handling different objects, similar to how Siri can adapt to different accents.
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