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By Stephen Beech

Artificial limbs are being given a helping hand to perform everyday tasks by AI technology.

Artificial limbs given helping hand by AI technology to perform everyday tasks

Pressure sensors are placed at the fingertips of the prosthetic hand, and a camera near its palm (left). The prosthetic hand was tested on a can (a), an egg (b), and a USB stick (c). (Hua Li via SWNS)
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Testing the prosthetic hand on a can. (Hua Li via SWNS)
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Hand test on a USB stick. (Hua Li via SWNS)
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Testing the hand out on an egg. (Hua Li via SWNS)

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