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This Crafty Robotic Hand is Remarkably Adaptable and Affordable

The video below demonstrates the handiwork of DARPA-funded dexterous robotic hand hardware. The adaptable, adaptable, low-cost robots that can use a wide range of human tools to assist in dangerous defense missions. 
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The video below demonstrates the handiwork of DARPA-funded dexterous robotic hand hardware. The adaptable, adaptable, low-cost robots that can use a wide range of human tools to assist in dangerous defense missions. 

The hand in this video was developed by iRobot of Bedford, Mass., with support from Harvard University and Yale University.

Apologies for the porn soundtrack. We obviously didn’t choose it. But you might what to hit mute and watch here:

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