Lighter, cheaper robotic hand lets users grip objects more precisely

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Italian researchers have developed a new robotic hand they say allows users to grip objects with more precision and featuring a design that will lower the price significantly.

The Hennes hand has a simpler mechanical design compared with other such myoelectric prosthetics, which have sensors that react to the electronic signal of the muscles, the researchers said.

Marco Zambelli wears his prosthetic hand (Gregorio Borgia/AP)
Marco Zambelli wears his prosthetic hand (Gregorio Borgia/AP)

It was developed by the Italian Institute of Technology and the INAIL state workers’ compensation prosthetic centre.

They plan to bring it to market in Europe next year with a target price of around 10,000 euros (£8,800), about 30% below current market prices.

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