3D Printed Robotic Hand Is Better At Playing Holiday Tunes Than You

Anita - Jan 01, 2019


3D Printed Robotic Hand Is Better At Playing Holiday Tunes Than You

Scientists have introduced a 3D printed robotic hand to play piano songs impressively, which paves the way for the invention of robotic hands for people without limbs in the future.

A team of scientists from Cambridge University has recently developed a 3D printed robotic hand. It is able to move like the human wrist to play some amazing music on the holiday occasion.

If you are not getting tired with listening to holiday songs, this 3D robotic hand is able to play your favorite songs, including Jingle Bells.

This hand is comprised of printed rigid and soft materials that replicate the ligaments and bones found in human hands, which allows it to move almost like a real hand.

What is its operating mechanism?

Despite its incredible ability in playing the piano, this hand is still limited in features by its creators.

Using passive movements, the hand can play different piano songs although the fingers are unable to move independently.

These movements in playing the piano are complicated not only for the 3D-printed robotic hand but also even humans. However, the scientists wanted to know what actions the hand could mimic.

The head of the researcher team, Dr. Fumiya, said:

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When the wrist is actuated by the scientists, it can move just like how they wanted it to. The hand is pretty impressive even though it is not able to play any songs with complicated tunes. It is considered an essential foundation for possible research in the future, which could significantly impact on people losing their limbs.

The researchers believe that 3D printing will have new capabilities, leading to new designs with less energy and more natural movements if everything goes well.

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