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Phys.org — Technology · September 24, 2026 · On the brief until October 8, 2026

New robotic hand can walk, press keys and move objects on its own

RoboticsMechanical Engineering
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reinforcement learning in a computer simulator

Engineers mounted a battery, motion sensors, and a computer on an off-the-shelf human-like robotic hand with unequal fingers. Using reinforcement learning in a simulator, the hand learned to crawl across different surfaces, balance, right itself, press keys, and move objects.

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How can engineers reconcile the conflicting mechanical design needs of maintaining an asymmetric, human-like grasping structure while achieving stable multi-fingered locomotion?

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