
This Fingertip for Robots Uses Magnets to ‘Feel’ Things
By sensing the subtle changes in the finger’s own magnetic field, this new technology could one day make for ultra-sensitive prosthetic hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Science, Spoken · SpokenLayer
March 19, 20218m 48s
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By sensing the subtle changes in the finger’s own magnetic field, this new technology could one day make for ultra-sensitive prosthetic hands.
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