Swiss engineers build robotic hand 'more efficient than humans'
Published date: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:39:56 +0700Swiss engineers have unveiled a robotic hand reportedly more efficient than its human counterpart.
The device, developed at the Swiss Federal Technology Institute of Lausanne (EPFL), features a dual-thumb and reversible-palm design and can detach from its arm to crawl and reach objects independently.
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Lausanne, Switzerland |
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23/01/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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