Smithsonian Magazine

This Detachable Robotic Hand Can Scurry Around and Grasp Objects Just Like Thing From the Addams Family

With up to six fingers that can bend in multiple directions, the innovative tool could one day be used to carry out tasks in ...
IEEE

The SoftHand Pro-H: A Hybrid Body-Controlled, Electrically Powered Hand Prosthesis for Daily Living and Working

Abstract: In this article, we study the feasibility of applying the SoftHand technology to a prosthetic device that is suitable for activities of daily living (ADL) and, in particular, some important ...
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How I restored a rust-seized vintage hand crank winch

Step-by-step repair of a vintage hand crank winch frozen by rust — patience and skill pay off! #VintageWinch #RustRepair #DIYRestoration #HandCrankWinch #ToolFix #OldTools Patel says FBI headquarters ...
IEEE

An Intermittent Self-Powered Energy Harvesting System From Low-Frequency Hand Shaking

Abstract: This paper presents the design, fabrication, and characterization of a self-powered energy harvesting system in intermittent working mode. The system consists of an electromagnetic energy ...