Machine Control.mp4 (VIDEO)

University of Utah

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The researchers outfitted a commercial prosthetic hand with custom fingertips. In addition to detecting pressure, these fingertips were equipped with optical proximity sensors capable of “seeing” objects before they made contact with the hand. These sensors allow the AI-powered prosthesis to autonomously grasp objects.

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Utah NeuroRobotics Lab

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