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The multi-purpose Shadow Robot Hand

Posted on Nov 7, 06 09:11 AM PDT


The multi-purpose Shadow Robot Hand
No, the Shadow Robot Hand is not a futuristic martial arts stance, but is an actual robot hand that boasts a pretty dextrous disposition, enabling it to perform previously unimaginable feats (for a robot at least) such as picking up small coins from the floor and holding a tomato gently. This high level of dexterity is achieved by using compressed air in 36 of its 'muscles'. These air reservoirs are refilled by a foot pump. Currently, the Shadow Robot Hand's limitation depends on the creativity of the programmer who codes under GPL. No idea on how much it costs, but you can be sure it ain't gonna be cheap.

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By Marie De Ryck , 15/12/06 7:29 AM (CommentID #074581)


Hi,

The air supply for the Hand is provided by any standard electronic Air-Compressor that can deliver at least 3.5 bar and has a minimum flow rate of 24/min.

The foot pump on the other hand can be used for the starter kit, a basic kit we sell to let people fin out how our muscles work, when using fizzy drinks bottles as reservoirs.

The new Hand has 40 muscles, the old 38.

Price is dependant on the requirement.

Kind Regards,
MARIe
Marie De Ryck
Marketing Executive
The Shadow Robot Company

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