Robotic Hand Allows You To Touch Others Over The Internet
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Hong Kong scientists have developed a robotic hand that allows people talking over the web to experience the sensation of touching each other even feeling the strength of a handshake. The cyber hand can grip and shake as well as make the signs for OK and ‘V’ for victory.
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Users wear a wrist band which picks up electrical impulses generated by muscles as they contract. It was originally designed to help the elderly keep in contact with their loved ones in a more personal way. The team intend to make progress with future models looking like the human hand and one day hope to make an entire person which could copy every one of your movements. The current model is expected to go on sale by Christmas for around 20 each.
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