News tagged with mechanical arm

Out on a limb: Arm-swinging riddle is answered

Biomedical researchers on Wednesday said they could explain why we swing our arms when we walk, a practice that has long piqued scientific curiosity.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jul 28, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (24) | comments 9

Advanced Robotic Arm Controlled by Monkey’s Thoughts (w/ Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have demonstrated a monkey controlling an advanced robotic arm by using its thoughts. The experiments were led by Dr. Andrew Schwartz, a professor ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Jun 03, 2010 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (23) | comments 29 | with audio podcast weblog

Honda shows smarter robot, helps in nuclear crisis (Update, w/ video)

Honda's human-shaped robot can now run faster, balance itself on uneven surfaces, hop on one foot and pour a drink. Some of its technology may even be used to help out with clean-up operations at the stricken ...

Electronics / Robotics

created Nov 08, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (11) | comments 9

A high-tech handrest

University of Utah engineers developed a computer-controlled, motorized hand and arm support that will let doctors, artists and others precisely control scalpels, brushes and tools over a wider area than otherwise ...

Technology / Engineering

created Mar 08, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0